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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.

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armodi04 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Singapore for an official visit on Sept 4 and 5. Mr Modi’s visit is taking place at the invitation of PM Lawrence Wong. Credit for all: MDDI

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sri Temasek, on the Istana grounds, on Sept 4.

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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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