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MFA Press Statement: Congratulatory Letters from President Halimah Yacob to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 69th Republic Day
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India
25 January 2018
President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to convey their congratulations on the occasion of...
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President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to convey their congratulations on the occasion of India’s 69th Republic Day on 26 January 2018. The text of the letters are appended.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 JANUARY 2018
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17 January 2018
His Excellency Ram Nath Kovind
President
Republic of India
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to convey my best wishes to Your Excellency and the people of India on the occasion of India’s 69th Republic Day.
Singapore and India enjoy a strong friendship rooted in our two countries’ deep historical ties, vibrant economic and people-to-people linkages. I am confident that the close relations between Singapore and India will continue to grow from strength to strength in the years to come.
I wish Your Excellency good health and every success.
Yours sincerely,
HALIMAH YACOB
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17 January 2018
Dear Prime Minister Modi,
My warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the Government of India on the 69th Republic Day.
This year’s celebrations are particularly meaningful as ASEAN Leaders will have the honour of participating as chief guests at the Republic Day Parade. There is much to celebrate as we mark the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India Relations. The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit is a good opportunity to take stock of our achievements and reaffirm our shared commitment towards deepening ties between India and ASEAN.
Singapore-India relations remain strong and multifaceted. Our economic ties are robust and we are working together in various areas including skills development and Smart Cities. I am confident that the bilateral relationship will further strengthen in the coming years.
I look forward to joining my fellow ASEAN Leaders in New Delhi for the Summit as well as the Republic Day Parade, and to welcoming Your Excellency to Singapore later this year.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
His Excellency Narendra Modi
Prime Minister
Republic of India