I continued to visit India frequently andĮncouraged Singaporeans to invest in India. Then, I knew that it was difficult for a large, democratic country like IndiaĮconomic reforms saw many twists and turns since 1991. I returned to Singapore determined to spark Protectionist shield if it wanted sustainable, robust growth. I could feel the stirrings in many political and economic minds. Off decades of central planning, open itself up and compete in the world Many doubted whether India could really shake International mood was then still one of scepticism. Was three years after he had launched the economic reforms that set India on My first visit as Prime Minister to India in 1994 when I was invited by the lateĪs Chief Guest of India’s Republic Day. India and South Asia to underline the compelling reasons for understanding To sketch some of the broader implications of the changes that are underway in In the global fight against terrorism and is also taking tentative steps to Important role in the global economy and deepening its interactions with ASEAN India is on the move, playing an ever more Is it important for us to understand South Asia? The answer is obvious. Plugging a gap in Singapore's network of research institutions Tai Yong and Members of the Governing Board for bringing the glimmer of an ideaĬourse ISAS is a new institution with a long road yet to travel. I feel a certain proprietary interest and would like to thank Mr Gopinath Pillai, Professor Tan The Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS). JANUARY 2005, AT 8.00 PM AT ORCHARD HOTELĪm honoured to be invited to speak on the occasion of the official launch of OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES (ISAS) ON THURSDAY, 27 KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY SENIOR MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG AT THE Of Information, Communications and the Arts,
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