Of Malaysia’s total population of around 30 million, two million people trace their origin to India.
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“A strong Indo-British research relationship helps address contemporary issues of both nations and the world at large from multiple perspectives”, said Y.S.Chowdary, India’s minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences. The leaders of East Asia Summit are also expected to discuss irregular migration, South China Sea disputes, situation in Korean Peninsula and Middle East. “Singapore’s success is indeed noteworthy and their achievements in urban development, urban transport, waste management, development of ports and skill development are well known”, he added.
However, following a change in mind by the local government, ethnic Indian associations which are working with NAMO in Singapore have been instructed to let their members know that Singaporeans are now permitted to go and listen to Modi.
India hit the headlines past year after pro-business leader Narendra Modi won a landslide election victory.
He said, ASEAN nations have welcomed India’s Act East Policy and India is extremely enthusiastic to have better relations with the ASEAN family in areas such as defence, security and cultural ties.
The Torana was a gift of friendship from former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh and was supposed to have marked the launch of Kuala Lumpur’s Little India on Oct 27, 2010.
Talking about Modi’s programme in Singapore, Wadhwa said the Prime Minister will deliver the prestigious Singapore Lecture soon after his arrival on the evening of November 23 from Malaysia.
Rajiv Biswas: Besides the new strategic partnership agreement, which is expected to be signed by PM Modi and Singapore PM Lee, a high priority will be given to strengthening bilateral co-operation on defense and combating terrorism.
Significantly, key progress was made during Modi’s visit on bilateral security cooperation. “The importance India attaches to ties with Singapore is enormous”.
The United Kingdom ranks 18th in the list of India’s top 25 trading partners (it used to occupy the number one position for long even after India’s Independence) and two-way trade in 2014-15 stood at $14.34 billion. However, as India develops and undertakes huge economic and corporate reform, exciting investment opportunities could present themselves, although a long-term horizon is essential.
He will again have a diaspora event.
These prominent Singaporeans, a lot of them of Indian ancestry, are fully trusted by authorities there and their advice on all matters highly valued.
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India has benefitted significantly from Singapore’s role as a leading global financial center, providing worldwide trade finance, investment banking and a listing platform for Indian companies as well as Indian real estate investment trusts.
