Sarbananda Sonowal meets Minister Chee Hong Tat, MPA Singapore

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said he was delighted to meet Minister Chee Hong Tat, MPA_Singapore. They had a productive discussion about further expanding maritime connectivity. New frontiers of the bilateral partnership were explored, including establishing a green & digital corridor, cruise tourism, and mega-port infrastructure development.

India and Singapore relations are on a firmer footing with the elevation of ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The South East Asian city state, which is a key hub for aviation and shipping, is seeking further cooperation and connectivity with India. This includes a liberalised air service agreement for more flights. Singapore’s minister for transport and second minister for finance Chee Hong Tat, who is in Delhi for an aviation summit told that better infrastructure and partnership would result in strengthening of their connectivity and economic growth.