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The 4th round of India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in Singapore today. The participating Ministers from the Indian side are Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Minister of State for Commerce, Industry, Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada.
The 4th round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) serves as a vital framework to accelerate bilateral cooperation across advanced technology, infrastructure, and commerce.
Key Delegations and Core Focus
- The Indian Delegation: Led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, alongside External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Minister of State Jitin Prasada.
- Core Pillars:The discussions build directly upon the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Roadmap—unveiled by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong—focusing on advanced manufacturing, digitalization, sustainability, and skills development.
- Business Integration:Held in parallel with the India-Singapore Business Roundtable, the dialogue integrates top-tier industry leaders to scale investments and technological synergy.
Diplomatic Milestones
Upon arriving in Singapore, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his counterpart, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, to review ongoing strategic initiatives. Following their discussions, the leaders laid the foundation stone for the new Chancery complex of the High Commission of India, signaling a modern era in bilateral relations and improved consular accessibility for the Indian diaspora.
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