This visit coincides with the celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and India
OdishaPlus Bureau
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is set to visit Odisha as part of his tour of India in January 2025. This was announced by Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, during a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan. In a noteworthy development, Singapore has also committed to being the inaugural country partner for the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, which is the state’s premier biennial investors’ meeting scheduled for January 28-29.
This visit coincides with the celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and India. Wong emphasized that Odisha is the sole state selected by the President for his visit, underscoring the significant opportunities for enhancing business collaborations alongside the existing cultural connections. He pointed out the state’s promising prospects in sectors such as petrochemicals, green energy, and skills development.
CM Majhi, during his recent visit to Singapore, expressed his enthusiasm for the developments, stating, “There is significant potential for collaboration between Singapore and Odisha.” He highlighted that the partnership is poised to progress to a more advanced stage across various sectors, including petrochemicals, urban planning, tourism, renewable energy, and skill development.
The discussions were centered on enhancing collaborations in critical areas such as the planning of petrochemical complex industrial parks, new energy initiatives, information technology, skill development, and tourism and cultural exchanges.
Singapore continues to be one of India’s foremost sources of Foreign Direct Investment, characterized by robust bilateral relations in trade, defense, technology, and cultural exchanges. Both countries uphold shared values of democracy, innovation, and sustainable development. The forthcoming presidential visit is anticipated to further bolster the economic and cultural connections between Singapore and Odisha, paving the way for new opportunities for mutual growth.
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