**Summary:**
On September 4, 2025, the Prime Minister of Singapore, H.E. Mr. Lawrence Wong, met with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting underscored the strong bilateral relationship between India and Singapore, with the President highlighting Singapore's importance as a partner in India's Act East Policy and vision for the Indo-Pacific. The meeting coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Both leaders acknowledged the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore the previous year. Prime Ministers Wong and Modi jointly outlined a roadmap for this partnership, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation. Agreements were concluded to enhance collaboration in sectors including the green economy, space, civil aviation, fintech, and skill development.
Discussions also covered trade and economic ties, with the President noting Singapore's significant role as a source of investment for India and the growth of Singaporean investments in India. Expanding defense cooperation, including bilateral exercises and training, was also acknowledged. The contributions of the Indian diaspora in Singapore to fostering cultural and people-to-people exchanges were appreciated.
Both leaders affirmed that regular high-level political interactions are a key characteristic of the India-Singapore relationship and expressed optimism for the continued growth of bilateral relations.
Key Entities Referenced
Lawrence Wong: Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
Republic of Singapore: A sovereign island country in maritime Southeast Asia.
Droupadi Murmu: President of India
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Official residence of the President of India
Act East Policy: An initiative to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the broader Indo-Pacific region.
IndoPacific: A region encompassing the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, and the landmasses that surround them
Tharman: President of Singapore who visited India in January 2025
Vivian Balakrishnan: Foreign Minister of Singapore
President's Secretariat
PRIME MINISTER OF SINGAPORE CALLS ON
THE PRESIDENT
Posted On: 04 SEP 2025 7:57PM by PIB Delhi
H.E. Mr Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, called on the President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 4, 2025).
Welcoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that India and
Singapore are important partners for each other, and Singapore is also a key partner in India’s Act East Policy
and Vision for Indo-Pacific.
The President said that this year is of special significance, as it marks the 60th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the our countries. President Tharman visited India in January
this year. Six senior Ministers, including Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, participated in the 3rd India-
Singapore Ministerial Roundtable meeting held in Delhi just a few weeks ago. She further highlighted that
India-Singapore relationship has been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime
Minister Modi’s visit to Singapore last year.
The President was happy to note that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Prime Minister Modi jointly laid
out a Roadmap for this Partnership today, which truly reflects the depth and expanse of our bilateral
cooperation. She noted that the bilateral agreements concluded today will boost our cooperation in new and
emerging sectors like green economy, space, civil aviation, fin-tech, and skill development.Speaking of our trade and economic relations, the President noted that Singapore is a major source of
investments for India, and Singaporean investments in India are also growing. She also noted our expanding
defence cooperation, which includes bilateral exercises and training. She also appreciated the important
role played by the large Indian diaspora in Singapore, which has contributed immensely to fostering our
cultural and people to people exchanges.
Both leaders agreed that regular interactions at the highest political levels are a hallmark of the India-
Singapore relationship. They expressed confidence that India-Singapore relations will continue to thrive in the
future.
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(Release ID: 2163876)