**Summary:**
On August 13, 2025, a Singaporean Ministerial Delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, H.E. Mr. Gan Kim Yong, met with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The delegation was in Delhi for the third meeting of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). President Murmu acknowledged the flourishing India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, even amidst global uncertainty, recalling President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's State Visit earlier in the year, marking the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations. She emphasized that regular high-level interactions, including the ISMR, would further strengthen multifaceted ties. The President expressed appreciation for Singapore's strong stance against terrorism following the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu Kashmir. She highlighted Singapore's role as a key partner in India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision, and Indo-Pacific Vision. The President noted robust partnerships in trade, investment, defense, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges, expressing satisfaction that the partnership is expanding into areas such as skilling, green economy, and FinTech.
Key Entities Referenced
Singapore: A country in Southeast Asia, specifically the delegation and Minister are from Singapore.
Gan Kim Yong: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, who led the delegation.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, located in Delhi.
India Singapore Ministerial Roundtable ISMR: A bilateral forum between India and Singapore for discussing areas of mutual interest.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam: The President of Singapore who had a State Visit earlier in the year.
Pahalgam, Jammu Kashmir: A town in Jammu and Kashmir, India, where a terrorist attack occurred.
Act East Policy: An initiative by the Indian government to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the Asia-Pacific region.
President's Secretariat
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR
TRADE AND INDUSTRY OF SINGAPORE CALLS
ON THE PRESIDENT
Posted On: 13 AUG 2025 6:33PM by PIB Delhi
A Ministerial Delegation from Singapore, led by H.E. Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Trade and Industry 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.
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MJPS/SR(Release ID: 2156140)