The India-Singapore 2025 Summit took place in early September 2025 in New Delhi with significant agreements and a roadmap set for a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the two countries , Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi.
Key Outcomes of the Summit
- India expressed interest in patrolling the Malacca Strait as Maritme Security , a strategic chokepoint connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
- Collaboration in submarine rescue operations, support for the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
- Joint research and cooperation in quantum computing, artificial Intelligence, automation & unmanned vessels etc for Defence & Emerging Technologies.
- Agreement to export green energy from India to Singapore through dedicated ports to promote Economic & Infrastructure Cooperation through India–Singapore policy dialogue on semiconductors established & Enhanced cooperation in space research and applications.
- Agreement to set up a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Advanced Manufacturing in Chennai to Promote Skilling & Advanced Manufacturing ..
- Both sides reiterated cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels, including in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), to combat cross-border terrorism it promte Counter-Terrorism & Security Cooperation
Strategic Importance of Malacca Strait
- Nearly 40% of India’s trade and 80% of China’s oil imports pass through it.
- Ensures uninterrupted oil and gas flows from the Middle East to East Asia.
- India’s Andaman & Nicobar Command provides proximity to this chokepoint , enhancing its role in Indo-Pacific maritime security ..
Notable Agreements in Summit 2025
- Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
- Expansion and review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)
- Infrastructure and connectivity agreements in the aviation and maritime sectors
- Joint action against cross-border terrorism, especially after recent attacks in India
- Launch of PSA’s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal phase IIwhicj now India’s largest standalone container terminal..
Brief India–Singapore Relations
- Ties go back to ancient times through maritime trade and Buddhism.
- Modern relations strengthened after Singapore’s independence in 1965.
- Singapore was among the first ASEAN countries to support India’s Look East Policy (1990s), now Act East Policy.
- Year 2015 marked 50 years of diplomatic relations in Political & Defence Ties
- Regular joint exercises are SIMBEX (naval), Bold Kurukshetra (army), Agni Warrior (artillery).
- Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) , 2005 covers trade, services, and investments to promote mutual Economic & Trade Relations
- Singapore Singapore is among India’s largest trade and investment partners in ASEAN and accounted for 27.83 % of our overall trade with ASEAN in 2024-25. Singapore is the leading source of Foreign Direct Investment into India.
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The summit marks a significant step forward for bilateral relations. It emphasizes high-level cooperation in technology, infrastructure, defense, maritime and cultural exchange. This positions both nations for deeper engagement in important strategic and economic areas. for world news link yourself here
