Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the immense potential for deeper collaboration between India and Singapore in skills training and the digital economy, underscoring their role in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
He conveyed this during his meeting with the CII Core Group on Singapore on February 14. The CII delegation was led by N. Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman of Tata Sons.
This visit held special significance as India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
The delegation also engaged with key Singaporean leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam, Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat, and Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng.
The meetings resulted in a series of actionable steps, which will be advanced through structured industry-government dialogues.
CII, which has an office in Singapore since 1992, will actively work towards expanding talent exchanges through the India Ready Talent Programme—an initiative by CII and Enterprise Singapore that provides Singaporean students with internship opportunities in India.
Additionally, efforts will be directed toward advancing skilling initiatives, developing industrial parks, co-developing AI-driven solutions, and deepening investments in sustainability-focused projects.
The CII delegation also engaged with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and leading Singaporean CEOs, exploring opportunities for deeper business-to-business collaboration and industry partnerships.
As India and Singapore continue to strengthen their global economic footprints, this collaboration will serve as a model for regional economic integration, ensuring that both nations remain key partners in shaping the future of global trade, technology, and sustainable development.
Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore, participated in all the CII meetings with the Singapore leaders.
The CII Core Group on Singapore delegation included Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry; R Dinesh, Immediate Past President, CII & Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Sanjiv Bajaj, Past President, CII & Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv; Naushad Forbes, Past President, CII & Co-Chairman, Forbes Marshall; Mukundan, Vice President, CII & Managing Director and CEO, Tata Chemicals; Rajan Navani, Chairman and Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies; Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company; and Tejpreet Chopra, Founder and CEO, Bharat Light and Power Group.
Established in 1993, the CII Core Group on Singapore comprises senior Indian industry leaders committed to enhancing economic cooperation and fostering deeper engagement between India and Singapore. The group conducts annual visits to facilitate strategic dialogues on global economic trends, investment opportunities, and sectoral partnerships.
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