India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, November 8, met Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and discussed ways to take forward the India-Singapore partnership.
The EAM said they focused on areas like industrial parks, innovation and semiconductors.
Jaishankar is visiting the city-state as part of the second leg of his two-nation tour, which also included Australia.
“Started my visit to Singapore by meeting DPM & Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. Discussed taking forward contemporary partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, green energy, skilling, innovation and semiconductors,” Jaishankar posted on X.
During his day-long visit here, Jaishankar will address the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN–India Network of Think Tanks.
He will also meet the leadership in Singapore to review the close partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to further enhance the bilateral relationship.
Earlier this year, Singapore and India elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Lion City.
The two countries have also signed multiple MoUs and have held talks in various areas, including combating terrorism and enhancing defence cooperation.
In October, India and Singapore also held their first Cyber Policy Dialogue.
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(With inputs from CtoI desk.)
