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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three -nation tour of – Indonesia, Malaysia , Singapore to boost Act East Policy.
On the eve of his visit, Modi said that India had a robust strategic partnership with all the three countries and his visit would provide a further boost to the country’s policy.
I will be visiting Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on 29th May- 2nd June. India has a robust strategic partnership with all the three countries. I would be attending a wide range of programmes in these countries.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2018
“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,” he sd.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the prime minister said he would be in Jakarta today 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,” he said.
I will be holding detailed discussions with President Joko Widodo in Jakarta. There will also be interactions with top CEOs and the Indian community in Indonesia. @jokowi https://t.co/JdRRuikIeM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2018
He said, on May 31, on his way to Singapore, he will make a brief halt in Malaysia to congratulate the new Malaysian leadership and looks forward to meet Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
On 31st May, on my way to Singapore, I will make a brief halt in Malaysia to congratulate the new Malaysian leadership. I look forward to meet Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2018
“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,” he said.
On 31 May, Modi will visit the India-Singapore enterprise and innovation exhibition and will also address a business and community event followed by a roundtable meeting with select top CEOs of Singapore to discuss business and investment opportunities.
On June 1, the prime minister will call on Singapore President Halimah Yacob and hold delegation level talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee (Hsien Loong).
In Singapore, I look forward to talks with PM @leehsienloong.
Am deeply honoured to be delivering the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue. This would be an opportunity to highlight India’s view on various regional issues. https://t.co/Kk96OTn46m
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2018
Later in the evening, he will deliver the keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue.
On June 2, he will unveil a plaque at Clifford Pier, where Gandhiji’s ashes were immersed in sea on March 27, 1948. He would also visit some places of worship that have civilisational linkages with India.
India’s Act East Policy, that was introduced by the Modi government, focusses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region
