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Singapore Defence Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen Meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi: The Defence Minister of Singapore, Dr. Ng Eng Hen, paid a courtesy call on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 22, 2024).

During the meeting, President Murmu warmly welcomed Dr. Hen and highlighted the longstanding and rich history of bilateral cooperation between India and Singapore. She noted that the recent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Singapore, along with the conclusion of the second round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable meeting, has further strengthened this relationship, which has now been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The President congratulated Singapore for its successful co-hosting of the inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise, expressing her best wishes to the armed forces of both nations for the upcoming series of joint exercises.

Additionally, President Murmu emphasized the importance of closer collaboration between the defence research and development teams of both countries. She underscored the potential benefits of leveraging the latest expertise and technological advancements in the defence sector to enhance mutual capabilities.

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