The central government has banned the export of basmati rice to keep rice prices under control in the country. This decision of India has increased the concern of those countries where India's rice is exported. However, now news has come that India has given permission to export rice to Singapore. This decision has been taken in view of the strong relations between the two countries.

Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi has issued a statement saying that 'India and Singapore have a strong strategic relationship. Both countries have common interests and both countries have strong economic and people-to-people ties. In such a situation, in view of this special relationship, India has decided to export rice to meet the food needs of Singapore. Formal orders will be issued in this regard soon.