DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY OF SINGAPORE CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT

A Ministerial Delegation from Singapore, led by H.E. Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Commerce of Singapore, called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 13, 2025). The delegation is in Delhi for the third meeting of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR).

Welcoming the delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President noted that even in an uncertain global environment, the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is flourishing. She fondly recalled the State Visit of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam earlier this year, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment of our bilateral relations. She said that such regular interactions at the highest levels, including through the ISMR will provide continued momentum to our multifaceted ties.

The President appreciated the strong stand of Singapore against terrorism following the heinous attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

The President said that Singapore is a key partner in India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and Indo-Pacific Vision. We have strong partnerships in the areas of trade, investment, defence, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. She stated that it is a matter of satisfaction that the partnership is now also expanding into emerging areas of cooperation such as skilling, green economy, and FinTech.