President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in India. He expressed gratitude for India`s early recognition of Singapore`s independence in 1965, marking the start of a growing partnership between the two nations. Shanmugaratnam highlighted the strong business ties, with Singapore being India`s largest investor for many years. He also mentioned the strong defense and skilling collaborations. The two countries are now entering a new phase, with their relationship upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Indian Prime Minister Modi`s visit to Singapore in September 2024. The leaders are exploring new initiatives to deepen the already active partnership across various sectors.