India-Singapore Relations Poised for New Heights Amid Strategic Discussions

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Singapore and Brunei, India is poised to strengthen its strategic partnerships. The talks aim to broaden cooperation across various sectors including defence, trade, and digital technology. This marks an important evolution in India's bilateral relations within the ASEAN region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Singapore on September 4-5, his first trip there in nearly six years, which comes at the invitation of Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Prior to this, Modi will visit Brunei on September 3-4, invited by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, aiming to bolster bilateral cooperation.

At a media briefing, Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar from the Ministry of External Affairs said that India and Brunei plan to establish a 'joint working group in defence'. Modi's visit to Singapore is seen as an opportunity to set the stage for the next level of dynamic bilateral relations.

India-Singapore ties, described as robust and multifaceted, will delve into futuristic cooperation areas such as digital technology, sustainability, and health. This visit is anticipated to further propel India-Singapore relations, making the partnership more significant than ever before, especially in light of ongoing discussions on defence, trade, and technology exchanges.

(With inputs from agencies.)