India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations Strengthen Ties

On 7th March 2025, India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore, focusing on deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Key Points

Strategic Partnership Review: Both sides discussed the full spectrum of their strategic partnership, covering defence, trade, investments, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Priority Sectors: Discussions centred on six key areas—digitalization, skills development, sustainability, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and connectivity—identified in past Ministerial Roundtables.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The roadmap for executing commitments made during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Singapore in September 2024 was reviewed.
Diplomatic Milestone: As both nations celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the meeting provided an opportunity to assess progress in recent high-level engagements.
Next Round in India: Both countries agreed to hold the next round of consultations in India at a mutually convenient date.