H.E. Jawed Ashraf (right) with H.E. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

H.E. Jawed Ashraf
High Commissioner 
High Commission of India, Singapore

“During the November 2018 visit, Prime Minister participated in the ASEAN-India, RCEP and East Asia Summits. As he had done in his seminal keynote address at the Shangri La Dialogue in June 2018, Prime Minister signaled India’s firm and unequivocal commitment to deepen engagement with ASEAN members and the Indo Pacific Region more broadly; to contribute to advancing regional peace and security; and to promote and participate in regional economic integration. Further, as the world’s fastest growing major economy, among the most open economies in the world, and undergoing consistent improvement in ease of doing business, rapid expansion in infrastructure, digital revolution, and financial and economic inclusion, India offers unparalleled economic opportunities, especially in an uncertain global and regional economic situation.

In November, Prime Minister also delivered the keynote address at the Singapore Fintech Festival and launched a global fintech platform, APIX, which connects banks and financial institutions with fintech companies. This was a reflection of the rapid evolution of India’s engagement with Singapore, and by extension, with ASEAN in the digital economy, innovation, fintech and cyber security.”

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