Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce enters partnership to resolve issues affecting South Asians
The Hindu
Membership into the federation will be done through a 'Joint-Declaration' to mutually support and uphold South Asian community organisations in Singapore
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Tuesday signed a non-binding partnership agreement with 24 diaspora organisations to work as a united voice on issues affecting the South Asian community in this country.
The signing ceremony took place on the side-lines of SICCI's Fireside Chat with Goh Chok Tong, Emeritus Senior Minister and former Prime Minister.
Named the Federation of Singapore Indian Organisations (FSIO), "the purpose of this partnership is to assist in the presentation of a clear, cohesive and united position in important policy and advocacy issues with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on issues affecting the South Asian community in Singapore", the SICCI announced.
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