Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on an official visit to Singapore from February 22 to 24, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract global investments to the state. During his visit, the Chief Minister held high-level meetings with top executives of leading Singapore-based global investment firms, including Temasek Holdings, GIC, and DBS Group.
Meeting with Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean
CM Yogi Adityanath met Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek, along with his team. The discussions focused on expanding government-backed investments in Uttar Pradesh across key sectors such as:
- Data Centers
- Logistics Hubs
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial Infrastructure
The Chief Minister highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s investor-friendly policy framework and fast-track approval mechanisms designed to facilitate ease of doing business for global investors.
In a post on social media platform X, CM Yogi described the meeting as “meaningful” and emphasized the immense investment potential in the state.
Discussions with GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat
In another key engagement, CM Yogi met Lim Chow Kiat, Chief Executive Officer of GIC, along with his delegation. Talks centered on long-term institutional investments in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in:
- Infrastructure Development
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Industrial Parks
- Sustainable Urban Development Projects
The meeting aimed at encouraging long-term capital inflow and institutional partnerships between Singapore and Uttar Pradesh.
Financial Collaboration Talks with DBS Group
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also held discussions with Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Group, and the bank’s senior leadership team.
The talks focused on:
- Strengthening financial cooperation in infrastructure projects
- Facilitating project financing
- Boosting investment flows into development sectors
CM Yogi emphasized the importance of financial institutions in accelerating economic growth and infrastructure expansion in Uttar Pradesh.
Objective of Singapore Visit
The Singapore visit aims to give fresh momentum to economic cooperation, institutional partnerships, and sector-specific investments between Uttar Pradesh and Singapore.
The Chief Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including State Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Nandi, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Sanjay Prasad, and Secretary Amit Singh.
With strategic meetings lined up with global investors, the visit is expected to open new avenues for foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s position as an emerging economic powerhouse in India.
