Union Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has reached Singapore on a three-day visit. After reaching Singapore, he first went to the War Memorial and paid tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the soldiers of the Indian Army. Jaishankar gave this information on social media.
Tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Singapore
By posting on social media platform Twitter (X), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “I started my Singapore visit by paying tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the soldiers of the Indian Army. The INA Memorial in Singapore recognizes his patriotism and spirit. This is an inspiration for the coming generations.”
After paying tribute, Jaishankar reached the Institute of South Asian Studies. There he emphasized the example of globalization. He also talked about foreign policy and explained its importance. Jaishankar said, “We were a major producer of vaccines. I was part of the group of five ministers who were tasked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work with the vaccines. “Part of it was seeing the pandemic come our way and building the country.” The response as well as the public health capabilities required at that time.” “However, once we started working, other aspects of globalization emerged that told us why foreign policy is important.”
Speaking on Y Bharat Matters, Jaishankar said, “It feels good to say that we are more important than ever in your lives, why? Because we are going to be a very big economy. Today this country is building eight airports a year.” Construction of 28 km of highways a day. Moreover, for the last 10 years it has built two colleges a day.”
Jaishankar will meet the Prime Minister of Singapore
An official statement said that Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will meet top leaders including Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday. Singapore's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Jaishankar's visit underlines the close friendship between Singapore and India. It is also an excellent opportunity to continue discussing the good progress made in bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
During his visit S. Jaishankar along with his counterpart Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will also meet Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong and Home and Law Minister Shanmugam. On Sunday he will attend an event organized by the Indian High Commission and interact with the Indian community.