After 30 years of ‘India fever’, it’s time to set new directions

India’s growing economy has new suitors, but it may still want to tap many of Singapore’s strengths.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sri Temasek, on the Istana grounds, on Sept 4. PHOTO: MDDI
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As Singapore elevates ties with India to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”, it is interesting to step back and look at how the arc of ties between the Merlion and the Indian elephant has progressed to get a sense of how “comprehensive” the relationship has indeed developed into being.

Also, to ask the question: Where do we go from here?

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