India and Singapore on Wednesday reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation under the Roadmap for the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across key sectors while also covering regional and global developments of mutual interest.
The 19th India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations were co-chaired by Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon from the Ministry of External Affairs and Permanent Secretary (Policy) Luke Goh from Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Key Highlights
India and Singapore held the 19th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi.
Discussions reviewed progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap.
Officials assessed cooperation across eight priority sectors.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments.
India and Singapore reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both countries to review the implementation of commitments made under the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was elevated during recent high-level engagements between the two nations.
Progress Reviewed Across Eight Key Areas
Officials reviewed cooperation across the eight pillars outlined in the bilateral roadmap, covering areas such as:
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Why This Matters
India's engagement with Singapore remains central to its Act East Policy and broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Stronger cooperation with Singapore supports trade, investment, technology partnerships, regional connectivity, and strategic stability across Southeast Asia.
- Trade and investment
- Digital technologies
- Advanced manufacturing
- Connectivity
- Green and sustainable development
- Skills and education
- Healthcare
- People-to-people exchanges
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved and reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating cooperation across these priority sectors.
Regional and Global Issues Discussed
The consultations also included an exchange of views on regional and global developments, reflecting the growing strategic convergence between India and Singapore on issues affecting the Indo-Pacific and international security.
The two countries reiterated the importance of maintaining a rules-based international order, strengthening economic resilience, and enhancing regional stability through closer cooperation.
Official Statement
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation under the eight priority areas identified in the Roadmap for the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
