Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his wife, laid a wreath at Rajghat on Thursday. His state visit marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X, “President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this morning. Bapu’s ideals and teachings continue to inspire us all.”
President @Tharman_S of Singapore paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this morning.
Bapu’s ideals and teachings continue to inspire us all. pic.twitter.com/ve9hlDSP0G
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 16, 2025
President Tharman received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a statement, Rashtrapati Bhavan said, “President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/8Y1M1awc57
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 16, 2025
Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, highlighted the grandeur of the event. He stated, “President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s State Visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations kicks off with a resplendent welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. HC Wong.”
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s State Visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations kicks off with a resplendent welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. HC Wong pic.twitter.com/K4w0lZrfjk
— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) January 16, 2025
He also noted that Singaporeans from across India gathered to welcome their President.
Singaporeans all over India came in full force to welcome President and Mrs Tharman. Happy SG60 and IS60 signature events. HC Wong
📷: Straits Times pic.twitter.com/cR64TMsnAH
— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) January 16, 2025
The MEA further elaborated on the warm reception, stating, “Welcoming a close partner! President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore receives a ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour on his maiden State Visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi warmly greeted President Tharman at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
Welcoming a close partner!
President @Tharman_S of Singapore receives a ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour on his maiden State Visit to India.
President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn & PM @narendramodi warmly greeted President Tharman at the forecourt of Rashtrapati… pic.twitter.com/BoIh8WWB0l
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 16, 2025
As part of his visit, President Tharman is scheduled to meet BJP national president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday under the “Know BJP” initiative. On Wednesday, he met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss several key areas of collaboration, including semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation, and trade development.
Delighted to call on President @Tharman_S of Singapore today.
Discussed our cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation and trade development.
As we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations, confident that his State visit will add new momentum to… pic.twitter.com/YWAWingo8D
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 15, 2025
Jaishankar shared details of their meeting in a post on X, saying, “Delighted to call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore today. Discussed our cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation and trade development. As we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations, confident that his State visit will add new momentum to our comprehensive strategic partnership.”
