PM Modi to visit Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia for boosting Act East Policy
PM Modi to visit Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia for boosting Act East Policy
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today is to leave Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on 29th May- 2nd June.

His visit dedicated to India for robust strategic partnership with all the three countries and his visit would also provide a further boost to the country's Act East Policy.

On June 1, in Singapore, he will convey the keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue, a yearly security meet, This will be the first time that an Indian Prime Minister would address for this convention. It would be a chance to coherent India's point of view on regional security issues and maintenance of peace along with stability in the region.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the Prime Minister asserted that he would be in Jakarta tomorrow on the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

"This is my first visit to Indonesia as Prime Minister. I am looking forward to my discussions with President Widodo on 30 May, as also to our joint interaction with the India-Indonesia CEOs Forum. I will also address the Indian community in Indonesia," PM tweeted.

PM asserted India and Indonesia enjoyed strong and friendly ties and shared deep historical and civilization linkages.

"Both countries are multi-ethnic, multi-religious, plural and open societies. I am confident that my visit to Indonesia will create greater synergy between Asia's two largest democracies and further elevate our bilateral ties," PM further said.

PM asserted that, on May 31, on his way to Singapore, he will make a brief cut short in Malaysia to pat on the back of the new Malaysian leadership and looks forward to meet Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

"In Singapore, I will be focusing on enhancing India-Singapore partnership in areas of Fintech, skill development, urban planning and artificial intelligence. Singapore entities have become major partners with India in areas like urban development, planning, smart cities and infrastructure development. My visit in Singapore presents an opportunity for both countries to engage further," PM informed.

On 31 May, PM Modi will pay visit the India-Singapore enterprise and innovation exhibition and will also deliver address to a business and community event followed by a roundtable discussion with select top CEOs of Singapore to talk about business and investment opportunities.

According to his schedule On June 1, the prime minister will call on Singapore President Halimah Yacob and hold top delegation level talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee (Hsien Loong).

"(I) am looking forward to my visit to the Nanyang Technological University where I would interact with young students," PM said.

Later in the evening, he will  address at Shangri-La Dialogue.

"This will be the first time that an Indian Prime Minister would deliver this address. It would be an opportunity to articulate India's point of view on regional security issues and maintenance of peace and stability in the region," PM said at end

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