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India’s Manmohan Singh and Singapore – a special connection
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Dr Manmohan Singh once said Singapore and India "have a common vision and understanding of economic and security issues".
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Dr Manmohan Singh – often referred to as the most academically qualified person to ever run a major nation – always felt a special connection with Singapore.
Perhaps because of its emphasis on pluralism and meritocracy – attributes that helped his own rise to national leadership.
