Secretary Ms Preeti Saran
Ananta think tank of repute with CII and National University of Singapore,Institute of South Asian studies held deliberation about India Singapore Ties in Changing Global Environment.The global strategic environment is undergoing a major flux. Starting with Brexit, rise of protectionist policies around the world and the weakening of western order, we are currently witnessing a re-balancing of global power equations. The simultaneous rise of China, India and ASEAN is unprecedented in world history. At the same time, we are challenged by the rise of populism in the US and Europe. Are we seeing the end of the post-World War II World Order?
Keeping the global environment in mind, it is crucial to analyse the current strategic relationship between India and Singapore. Singapore has always supported a greater role for India in the Indo-Pacific region. Singapore would like to see PM Modi’s “Act East” policy implemented with concrete action and initiatives. It is important that India and Singapore keep nurturing these relations especially in the changing global scenarios where there is a sense of growing protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty in the world.
The public forum focued on these and various other aspects about the future of India- Singapore ties in these changing times.
Ms Preeti Saran,Secretary (East), Ministry of external affairs spoke about the importance of two nations treading path in changing global environment with ease,cozy and coordinated plus concentrated actions in business, knowledge, International affair, Maritime & nautical trade , FTA are the best for duo nation interest. With heads of exchanging visits to the two countries has added more dimensions of water harvest conservation waste managements along with development of coastal cities and ports. Singapore cooperation in building smart cities and capital city Amravati are laudable actions in planning and building with utmost eye on ambiance.
Ambassador Tommy Koh, Co-Chair, India-Singapore Strategic Dialogue, and Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
Ambassador S K Lambah, Chairman, Ananta Aspen Centre and Former Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of India
India and Singapore ties are very important because of its Geographical location and the growth of trade, business along with its classical knowledge and innovations of world class. Singapore holistic growth is an envious for both China and India where the two civilization meet with best of results for the holistic growth of planning practical modern
technology to take shape and filter through from Australia Japan to Europe and US.With democracy,liberty and freedom with its core the Singapore is ultimate destination for shopping, education,knowledge and tech-innovation. More than 6Ks Indian companies operate in Singapore along with most of Singaporean companies are place in India.India and Singapore government to government relations, business, social and people to people contacts are growing with Defense exercise ,transport. nautical navigation in Maritime and two taking active parts in ASEAN India as an observer and Singapore the core members are of vital for the dynamics of IORA, South China Sea and Indian oceans.
Among those participated in the events were ,Associate Professor Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation & Co-Director, Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Mr. Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament & Partner in Rajah & Tann (S) LLP
Mr. B J Panda, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha.
The two hours session was informative fervent with august gathering along with pertinent questions.
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