Singapore/New Delhi, Sep 4 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had excellent discussion on a wide range of issues during the dinner hosted by Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong, and added that India cherishes the friendship with Singapore. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Happy to have met my friend, PM Lawrence Wong. Had an excellent discussion on a wide range of issues. India cherishes the friendship with Singapore.” Earlier, the MEA spokesperson said on X that PM Modi was hosted for dinner at the iconic Sri Temasek, a 19th century bungalow designated as the prime minister’s official residence. “Fortifying India-Singapore bonds of friendship. “PM @narendramodi warmly hosted by PM @LawrenceWongST at the iconic Sri Temasek in Singapore. “An evening cherishing the deep and long-standing India-Singapore ties awaits.” The Singapore PM, posted a picture of the two PMs exchanging a warm hug, and wrote on X: “Welcome PM @narendramodi to Singapore! Delighted to have the chance to catch up over a meal at the Istana, before the official meetings tomorrow.” The Singapore Foreign Ministry in a statement said that this is PM Modi’s fifth visit to Singapore, and he had last visited Singapore in 2018. Tomorrow, Prime Minister Modi will receive an official welcome at the Parliament House, call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and meet Prime Minister Wong. Prime Minister Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will host separate meals for Prime Minister Modi during his visit. Prime Minister Modi will also meet Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Prime Minister Modi will participate in a business roundtable with Singaporean business leaders organised by the Singapore Business Federation, interact with Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem players, and engage students from Singapore in the India Ready Talent Programme who did internships in India, and the Odisha World Skills Center interns in Singapore companies...////...