Key Points

Jaishankar met Singapore's FM Vivian Bala, stressing Singapore's centrality to India's Act East Policy. He also discussed India's economic transformation with Temasek's chairman-designate. The visit precedes SCO talks in China and marks preparations for the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore ties in 2025. Both nations unveiled a joint logo symbolizing their enduring partnership.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Singapore FM Vivian Bala on Act East Policy Push

  • Jaishankar highlights Singapore's role in India's strategic Act East Policy
  • Discusses investment opportunities with Temasek's Teo Chee Hean
  • Bilateral talks ahead of 2025 diplomatic anniversary
  • SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting in China next on agenda
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Jaishankar meets Singapore's counterpart Vivian Bala, says Singapore is at heart of India's Act East Policy

EAM Jaishankar calls Singapore key to India's Act East Policy during talks with FM Vivian Bala and Temasek's Teo Chee Hean on investments.

"Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. – S Jaishankar"

Singapore City, July 13

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Singapore counterpart Vivian Bala on Sunday. He stated that Singapore is at the heart of India's 'Act East Policy.'

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM @VivianBala this morning in Singapore."

https://x.com/drsjaishankar/status/1944239632583209382

Jaishankar met Temasek Holdings Chairman-designate Teo Chee Hean on Sunday and discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities.

"A great pleasure to meet Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings Teo Chee Hean today. Discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities," Jaishankar posted on X.

https://x.com/drsjaishankar/status/1944241496628326673

Jaishankar is on a visit to Singapore. During his visit, Jaishankar will meet Singapore's leadership as part of the regular exchanges between our two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release.

After concluding his visit to Singapore, Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting (CFM) being held in Tianjin. He will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the CFM.

Earlier on July 2, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), P Kumaran, met with Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in New Delhi.

The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership.

"Secretary(East) P. Kumaran met Mr. Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) @MFAsgToday in New Delhi. The two sides reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal wrote on X.

The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. To commemorate this special occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam unveiled a joint logo in New Delhi on January 16, as stated by the MEA.

The joint logo incorporates elements: colours from the Indian and Singaporean National flags, the Lotus (National flower of India) & Orchid (National flower of Singapore), and the number 60, highlighting the significant milestone of the 60th anniversary. Overall, the logo reads "India Singapore 60 years of diplomatic relations".

According to MEA, the placement of these elements symbolises the enduring friendship, mutual trust and shared values between the two countries.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I appreciate our ties with Singapore, I wish our foreign policy gave equal importance to strengthening relations with our immediate neighbors. Sometimes we focus too much on distant partners while issues at our borders remain unresolved.
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Aditya G
Singapore's model of development is something India should learn from - especially their urban planning and public transport systems. Maybe we can get some technical cooperation in these areas through these diplomatic channels.
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Priya S
The joint logo with lotus and orchid looks beautiful! Such cultural symbols strengthen people-to-people connections. I remember studying in Singapore - their education system is world class. Hope more Indian students get opportunities there.
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Karthik V
Temasek Holdings investing in India is great news for our economy. But we must ensure these investments create jobs for Indians and transfer technology, not just extract profits. Our negotiators should keep national interests in mind.
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Michael C
As someone working in the Singapore-India corridor, I can say the business environment between both countries has improved dramatically in last decade. The ease of doing business initiatives are showing results. Keep it up!
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Nisha Z
After this Singapore visit, Jaishankar is going to China for SCO meeting. That will be the real test of our diplomacy - balancing relations with both Singapore/West and China/Russia. Not an

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