PM Narendra Modi hails launch of RuPay and BHIM app in Singapore

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the launch of RuPay Card and BHIM app in Singapore after deputy prime minister and minister for finance of Singapore Heng Swee Keat called on the PM on Friday.


During their meeting, Keat conveyed regards of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and minister Emeritus

Goh Chok Tong

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Prime Minister Modi recalled his productive meetings with the leaders and expressed his appreciation for the participation of PM Loong in the special event to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations in New York last month.

The deputy PM pointed to the transformative steps taken by Government of India, and noted the consequent enhancement in investment opportunities, particularly in India’s infrastructure sector. He also highlighted the increasing cooperation between India and Singapore in the technology sector, including FinTech.

In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed happiness at growing investment and trade relations between the two countries.


The PM stated that the launch of RuPay Card and BHIM app in Singapore has greatly enhanced the ease of financial transactions. He also noted the successful organization of the second Joint Hackathon in Chennai with the participation of Singaporean students.

PM Modi highlighted that all these developments symbolize the close community, business and innovation partnership between the two countries.