External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar convened with Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan and two other senior ministers on Monday, delving into avenues for bolstering bilateral relations and examining the prevailing circumstances in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia regions.
Jaishankar embarked on a three-day sojourn to Singapore, arriving on Saturday, where he engaged with the Indian diaspora on Sunday and convened with investors a day earlier. Apart from Balakrishnan, Jaishankar held distinct meetings with Minister of Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean.
Expressing his pleasure, Jaishankar shared insights from the rendezvous with Singapore FM @VivianBala, reflecting on the strides made in bilateral cooperation and deliberations regarding the forthcoming ISMR meeting and commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties. Discussions also revolved around the Indo-Pacific and West Asia scenarios.
Following his session with Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong, Jaishankar took to X to elaborate on the dialogue, touching upon topics spanning trade, semiconductors, space, green energy, supply chains, and defense, expressing optimism in advancing these domains in the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.
Jaishankar proceeded to meet with Teo Chee Hean, sharing insights on the transformative changes in India and the synergies they present for partnership, alongside exchanging perspectives on regional and global issues.
Jaishankar's itinerary extends beyond Singapore, with scheduled visits to the Philippines and Malaysia, focusing on elevating bilateral relations and engaging in dialogue on mutual regional concerns, as articulated by the Ministry of External Affairs before his departure.
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