Singapore: Singapore has called on India to start negotiations on a full air transport agreement with ASEAN that includes passenger services.
Foreign Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said such an agreement would expand tourism and business opportunities for India and Southeast Asia.
More passenger flights, he said, would also help to deepen ties between Singapore and India.
Mr Shanmugam said: "The relationship is a very strong one. It has many facets. We have a good relationship on the military side. We have a good and growing relationship on the economic side."
30/07/13 Channel News Asia
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Foreign Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said such an agreement would expand tourism and business opportunities for India and Southeast Asia.
More passenger flights, he said, would also help to deepen ties between Singapore and India.
Mr Shanmugam said: "The relationship is a very strong one. It has many facets. We have a good relationship on the military side. We have a good and growing relationship on the economic side."
30/07/13 Channel News Asia
