Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar meets Singapore Consul-General to boost urban development, investment ties
Bengaluru, India — Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with Edgar Pang, Consul-General of Singapore, during his visit to Bengaluru on Tuesday. The leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in urban development, innovation, and investment between Karnataka and Singapore, reports 24brussels.
Shivakumar shared details of the meeting on social media, stating, “Had a warm interaction with Edgar Pang, Consul-General of Singapore, during his visit to Bengaluru today. We discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in urban development, innovation and investment.” He emphasized that “Karnataka and Singapore share a forward-looking vision that can pave the way for stronger partnerships for growth and progress.”
This meeting follows significant diplomatic developments, including Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official visit to India from September 2 to 4 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit marked a pinnacle in the strategic partnership between India and Singapore.
During their discussions on September 4 in New Delhi, the two Prime Ministers signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors. This effort aligns with previous engagements, such as Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Singapore in September 2024 and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s State Visit to India in January 2025.
Both countries are executing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) roadmap that outlines future collaboration in eight key areas: economic cooperation, skills development, digitalization, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare, cultural exchange, and defense.
