Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said his country was trying to contribute to the semiconductor ecosystem and the air connectivity sector of India.Before winding his two day visit to Odisha on saturday,the president said India is emerging as a major pole of the global economy and we would like to collaborate.Apart from its demographics, its own development processes, and significant potential in its export economy, India is a nation that Singapore would likely collaborate with,” he said.Stating that “India’s priorities and Singapore’s priorities are also very similar,”said the President, “According to the priorities established under the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, the two governments are working together to develop the semiconductor ecosystem in India. Singapore sees how it can contribute to the ecosystem and is also looking at new generation industrial parks, particularly Sembcorp is very actively exploring possible sites for development of new industrial parks.”Shanmugaratnam said both countries are also working very hard on skilling, which is a major factor to secure the future for India.`We has some experience in the field and intended to be a player in developing India’s skill ecosystem,” he said.“Sustainability is a major priority for both countries. India is fortunate with solar and wind energy, and it is going to be a significant green ammonia producer. So, Singapore is keen to engage with India in the development of these sectors and also the green corridor leading to Southeast Asia, which may take more time but is a very important aspiration,” the President said.Stating that “connectivity is the key,” he said, “During my meetings with the leadership in India, we shared our keenness to expand the air service agreement, which was revised for the last time about 10 years ago.”Expansion of the air service agreement would benefit both the countries and its economics, he said.
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