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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated that terrorism was the global challenge larger than individual group and world must delink it from religion to ensure safety of human values. He emphasized that peace and prosperity must be maintained to sustain development..
Addressing the 37th Singapore Lecture this evening on Theme of India- Singapore Story, Mr. Modi stressed that sidelining political differences, there should be one voice against ongoing terrorist activities across the globes .Mr. Modi said that terrorism is the biggest threat and India and Singapore must work together in the areas of ocean, space and cyber security. Mr. Modi said that both countries have common challenges and must work together to achieve peaceful, stable and prosperous future. He also said that India will provide its support to keep the seas safe.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam in his opening remarks said that Singapore developed multi-faceted relation with India over the years. He thanked Mr. Modi for his strong strategic support to Singapore. Several dignitaries including Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong attended the event. Our Correspondent covering the Prime Minister visit reports that ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute was initiated the lecture in 1980.It was designed to provide an opportunity for statesman and leaders of thought and knowledge to reach a wider audience in Singapore.
Mr Narendra Modi will engage in series of activities tomorrow . Along with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsein Loong , Mr Modi will sign the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership to elevate bilateral relations. Official sources said that the Strategic Partnership will broaden and deepen ties in various sectors including defence relations, economic and cultural cooperation, skills development and capacity building. Both the Prime Ministers will also release a joint stamp to mark the 50 years of diplomatic relation of India and Singapore.
Mr. Modi’s others engagement will include meeting with CEOs, addressing India- Singapore Economic Convention and to take part in community event, among others. Our Correspondent reports that 14 CEOs and Heads of business organizations will meet Mr. Modi. Among others, Group CEO of PSA International Limited Tan Chong Meng, President of Sembcorp Industries Limited Tang Kin Fei and Piyush Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of DBS Group Holdings Limited will hold meeting with the Prime Minister.