Shanmugam urges India to start work on aviation agreement with ASEAN

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."

He added: ?But if you look at it in terms of cross flow of people, nearly 700,000 Indians visit Singapore and a significant number of Singaporeans visit India. (In terms of) air connectivity, I'm told there are 400 flights and it's not enough. We are seeking to do more. In fact, if there is better air connectivity, a lot more can be done."

Mr Shanmugam on Tuesday returned from his three-day visit to India.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/shanmugam-urges-india-to/761250.html

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