Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is in Singapore for a two-day visit, where he will engage in high-level discussions to deepen economic and strategic partnerships. On Tuesday, he met with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss potential new alliances in semiconductors, urban planning, and green energy.
Sarma emphasised Assam’s rising contribution to India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Singapore. He emphasised Assam as a vital hub for trade, business, and technology. In a post on X, he recalled Singapore’s close relationship with Assam and fondly remembered the President’s visit in 2022.
During the visit, CM Sarma met with Low Cher Ek, CEO of Surbana Jurong, to discuss current urban planning initiatives. He showed a desire to utilise Singapore’s expertise to create sustainable cities, and modern industrial zones, and boost Assam’s Ease of Living index.
Meetings with semiconductor sector leaders were a significant feature of his trip. He encouraged them to work together on Assam’s future Electronic City in Jagiroad.
Singapore has been named the first partner country for Advantage Assam 2.0. Sarma’s visit is intended to spur additional investments, technological developments, and strategic collaborations, establishing Assam as an emerging economic powerhouse in India.
