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Minister @PiyushGoyal delivering the keynote address at India-Singapore CEO Forum

https://twitter.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1362295619776176129

There is a Sanskrit word 'Sinha', which is a lion. I think possibly the word 'Singapore' has some origins in the ancient Indian text.

Our nations have shared great cultural & spiritual connect: @PiyushGoyal

A great deal of focus on innovation and technology can truly transform relationship between Singapore and India.

These are two areas where there is lot of synergy and potential that both countries offer to each other: @PiyushGoyal

In defence manufacturing, we have made it easier for companies to invest in India, maintain control & also maintain the sanctity of their technology.

We have allowed even 100% FDI in critical sectors subject to Govt. approval: @PiyushGoyal

India & Singapore working together can truly transform India's own efforts & speed up our efforts to give the best to the people: @PiyushGoyal

E-Commerce, Fintech, smart manufacturing, healthcare are significant areas where India offers a large market.

My belief is that our working together in these areas can truly transform India's own effort to give the best to our people: @PiyushGoyal

Through budget 2021-22 and various other measures, PM @NarendraModi ji has been trying to prepare the country to engage with the world from a position of strength, in the next decade: @PiyushGoyal

PM @NarendraModi ji has very rightful said, "Singapore is our spring board to the ASEAN region".

I believe the new regional order that will emerge will rest on the strong shoulders of Singapore & India. It is a very positive partnership: @PiyushGoyal

The Singapore budget also this year focused lot on transformation and innovation.

Another area of synergy that I could find between the two countries: @PiyushGoyal

India & Singapore are working together in cyber security & disaster relief.

I would urge businesses to look at ways how we can expand the engagement and encourage India's youth to use more innovative technologies: @PiyushGoyal

Ours is a strong & productive partnership. We can take it to high levels and learn from Singapore experience.

It is a partnership that will help us become Aatmanirbhar & also give opportunities for us to expand our global footprint: @PiyushGoyal

I invite businesses from both sides to bring in sparkle into India and Singapore's partnership: @PiyushGoyal

I am delighted that Singapore and the GIFT city which is our first operational smart city, inspired from Singapore model has tied up with the Singapore exchange to boost international investment in India: : @PiyushGoyal

Education and skill development can be taken up as a pillar where we can work together and learn from your experience: : @PiyushGoyal

Our women entrepreneurs to us proud. If this pillar can be expanded in India & Singapore's relationship, I see potential: @PiyushGoyal

I look at expanding the Singapore-India ties resting on greater degree of people to people engagement and that can rest on three B's:

- Buddhism

- Bollywood

- Business : @PiyushGoyal

We welcome attracting Indian businesses to manufacture in Singapore.

Simultaneously, we would also like to welcome semiconductor manufacturing in India. We are extremely keen to have more facilities for chips and semiconductors: @PiyushGoyal