S'pore, India complete talks

S'pore, India complete talks

SINGAPORE: Singapore and India have completed a third round of
talks for a comprehensive economic partnership with discussions
on a wide range of issues, the two countries said on Tuesday.

The issues discussed during the three-day talks in New Delhi
which ended Monday included financial services, free trade
agreement in goods as well as areas of co-operation in
telecommunications, air services, tourism, education and
biotechnology, they said in a statement.

"Discussions were held on a wide range of issues relating to
investment and trade in goods and services," the statement said.

"Both sides explored investment project opportunities in
Indian airports and ports."

The next round of talks is scheduled to take place in
Singapore next month.

India is the city-state's 13th biggest trading partner.
Bilateral trade amounted to S$6.8 billion (US$3.9 billion) in
2002.

Heavily reliant on external trade, Singapore has inked free
trade pacts with its major trading partners including the United
States and Japan to ensure access to its vital export markets.
--AFP