Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: In discussions with a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted potential for deeper collaboration in skills training and digital economy to enhance economic ties between the two countries.
The CII delegation, led by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, during its visit to Singapore on February 14, met PM Wong and other Singaporean leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat, and Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng. The meetings resulted in a series of actionable steps, which will be advanced through structured industryGovernment dialogues, according to a statement issued.by the CII.
The CII will work towards expanding talent exchanges through the India Ready Talent Programme, an initiative by CII and Enterprise Singapore, which provides Singaporean students with internship opportunities in India. Additionally, efforts will be directed towards advancing skilling initiatives, developing industrial parks, co-developing AI-driven solutions, and deepening investments in sustainabilityfocused projects. The CII delegation also engaged with Enterprise Singapore and leading Singaporean CEOs, exploring opportunities for deeper business-tobusiness collaboration and industry partnerships.
