Singapore helps Andhra smart cities |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid glowing tributes to Singapore`s founding father Lee Kuan Yew at his funeral on March 29. Modi used the opportunity to hold meetings with top leaders of Singapore, Israel, Australia and Canada, seeking to expand economic and strategic partnerships. Israel reiterated an invitation for Modi to visit. On his first visit to Singapore, Modi noted in his condolence message that Lee believed in India`s potential more than even some Indians. Singapore has played a key role in integrating India into ASEAN and recently its defense minister called upon India to play a larger role in the region following the rise in tensions due to China`s growing interests in SE Asia. Modi met Singapore`s deputy PM as well as former PM Goh Chok Tong. The city state has taken the lead in building smart cities - new capital of Andhra- as part of the Centre`s plan of developing 100 smart cities.
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