MFA Press Statement: Congratulatory Messages from President Halimah Yacob to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 72nd Independence Day

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 72^nd Independence Day on 15 August 2018. The text of the letters are appended.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

14 AUGUST 2018 

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Letter from President Halimah Yacob to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind

15 August 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 jubilant occasion of the Republic of India’s 72^nd Independence Day.

Since India’s independence in 1947, relations between Singapore and India have made significant progress. We have built on our Strategic Partnership by deepening our cooperation in many areas including trade and investment, defence, smart cities and skills development. This year, Singapore and India forged new avenues of cooperation in areas such as FinTech. I am confident that bilateral relations between our two countries will continue to flourish and reach new heights.

I wish Your Excellency good health and every success.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

15 August 2018

Dear Prime Minister Modi,

           On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I warmly congratulate you on the joyous occasion of India’s 72^nd Independence Day.

           Since independence in 1947, India has made significant strides as a country, and India is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Under your leadership, I am confident that India will enjoy continued peace and prosperity.

           Singapore and India enjoy excellent relations underpinned by wide- ranging cooperation, not just in trade and investment, skills development, smart cities and defence, but also in new areas such as FinTech and innovation.  I look forward to working with you to take our strong bilateral relations to greater heights.

           Please accept my best wishes for your good health, and I look forward to meeting with you again soon.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Narendra Modi

Prime Minister

Republic of India