India's Defence Minister A K Antony, called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday 3 June 2007 at the Istana. Mr Antony and Mr Lee exchanged views on the strong cooperation between both countries in many areas, including defence, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in maritime security. Mr Antony also expressed appreciation for Singapore's role as a key partner in India's Look East policy, and Mr Lee encouraged India to continue using Singapore as a springboard to broaden and deepen its engagement of East Asia.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
3 JUNE 2007