Assam CM meets Singapore President

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Tuesday and discussed the state’s potential to become a major hub for global investments.

Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “It was a great honour to meet the President of Singapore, H.E @Tharman_S, today. Our discussions covered ongoing collaborative projects, with a special emphasis on Assam’s role as a key pillar in the India-Singapore Comprehensive Partnership. I also shared the fond memories we hold of His Excellency’s visit to Assam in 2022.”

“We deeply appreciate Singapore’s partnership in #AdvantageAssam2 and look forward to strengthening our collaboration in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, green energy, and advanced technology,” he added. The Assam CM who has been on a two-day visit to Singapore, also held meeting with leaders from the semiconductor industry in Singapore.

CM Sarma has insisted the industry players from Singapore become partners in the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing plant in the Jagiroad locality in the Morigaon district in Assam.

He wrote in X, “Began my day in Singapore by engaging in a productive discussion with leaders from the semiconductor industry.