Guwahati: Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) and Singapore-headquartered firm Surbana Jurong have signed a Letter of Intent in the city on Monday in presence of State chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the southeast Asian city nation’s minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Sarma stated in his speech that signing of the agreement would add a new strength to the organic relationship between Assam (India) and Singapore. Stressing on the need for a masterplan to transform Guwahati into a world-class city, Sarma added the expertise of Surbana Jurong in the field of urban infrastructure development would be of immense help towards meeting it.
Speaking about the prospect that Assam would provide to industries across the world in relation to the centre-stage it holds in the Act East Policy, Sarma asked representatives of Surbana Jurong to make the best use of the opportunities in Assam. He stressed upon the need for critical infrastructures such as cold-storage, supply-chain infrastructure, and modern modes of transportation, among others.
Singapore minister Shanmugaratnam lauded the State government for the steps that have been taken for overall development of Assam. Terming Sarma as a visionary leader, he expressed hope that in days to come, the relationship between his country and Assam would reach newer heights. Singapore high commissioner to India, Simon Wong Wie Kuen, State minister Bimal Bora with other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
‘Assam and Singapore share organic relationship’
