India, Singapore sign strategic partnership, 9 deals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on the final leg of his two-nation visit, was accorded with a ceremonial welcome at Istana on Tuesday.  Following this, he met with the Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam. Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsein Loong will sign the India-Singapore strategic partnership to elevate bilateral relations.  Prime Minister Modi will also address the India-Singapore Economic Convention and interact with Chief Executive Officers of several companies. Both Prime Ministers will also release a joint stamp to mark the 50 years of diplomatic relation of India and Singapore.  Prime Minister Modi will also visit the Institute of Technical Education which offers course in vocational study in Singapore.   India Today