• India and Singapore have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the official visit of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to India, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties.
• The discussions emphasized deeper defence collaboration, advanced technology cooperation, and a renewed review of trade relations to address imbalances.
• On defence, both countries committed to exploring co-development and co-production of military technologies, joint research initiatives, and enhanced training and tri-service exchanges.
• Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Lawrence Wong agreed to accelerate military engagements, aiming for greater interoperability and innovation in defence manufacturing.
• On trade, India expressed concern over its widening trade deficit with ASEAN members under the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
• Singapore pledged support for India’s position within ASEAN, with both sides agreeing on the need to revise AITIGA for a more balanced outcome.
• The India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) will also undergo review to address tariff and non-tariff barriers, thereby ensuring equitable benefits for export-driven sectors.