(a) whether the Government of Singapore has expressed its keenness to establish better ties with India; and
(b) if so, the details of the proposals mooted in that regard?
(a) whether the Government of Singapore has expressed its keenness to establish better ties with India; and
(b) if so, the details of the proposals mooted in that regard?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs ( Shri Anandrao V. Adsul )
(a) & (b): During the Prime Minister`s official visit to
Singapore in April, 2002, India and Singapore agreed to enhance
economic cooperation between the two countries by setting up a
Joint Study Group to explore the feasibility of entering into a
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). The
Joint Study Group has had four meetings and is expected to
submit its report in April, 2003. Thereafter the actual
negotiations on the CECA are expected to begin.