Singapore Naval Chief Visits India Would Strengthen Historical Ties Between Both Countries
Chief of Navy,Republic of Singapore Navy Lays a wreath at ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’, India Gate, New Delhi
Visiting Chief honoured the sacrifice made by our soldiers by laying a wreath at ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’
Visiting Rear Admiral Ng Chee Peng, called on Admiral RK Dhowan, Earlier in the day, Thereafter, he was received at the South Block lawns by Admiral RK Dhowan with the traditional ‘Guard of Honour’.
,Visit of Singapore Naval Chief is expected to intensify the cooperation between both navies and strengthen historical ties between both navies.
Incidentally, 2014-15 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.
. The interaction between the Armed forces of the two countries has been historic, since both countries operated together in various campaigns during the Second World War. Presently, Singapore has a Defence Cooperation Agreement besides a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with India. Visiting Chief Interacted With Indian C O A S also
The two Chiefs are planned to discuss issues of cooperation between both navies and regional maritime security. During his stay in India, the RSN Chief would also be interacting with COAS, CAS and the Defence Secretary
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.The Chief of Navy Republic of Singapore, Rear Admiral Ng Chee Peng meeting the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, in New Delhi on June 03, 2014.