During Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s visit to India, Singapore acknowledged India’s interest in patrolling the strategically vital Malacca Strait, marking a new phase in bilateral and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

• PM Modi and PM Wong held talks in New Delhi, signing five agreements covering energy, trade, and technology.
• India’s plan to join the Malacca Straits Patrol (MSP) was highlighted, aiming at coordination with existing members – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
• Discussions also included green shipping, semiconductor ecosystem building, defence technology, and counter-terrorism cooperation. 

Key Outcomes of the Meeting

1. Strategic & Security Cooperation

• Singapore endorsed India’s interest in Malacca Strait patrols, a chokepoint critical for global trade and energy supply.
• Defence technology collaboration in quantum computing, AI, automation, and unmanned vessels.
• Joint work on maritime security, submarine rescue operations, and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
• Strengthened cooperation in FATF against cross-border terrorism.

2. Green & Digital Economy

• MoU on green energy export from India to Singapore through dedicated ports.
• Green & digital shipping corridor for sustainable maritime trade.
• National Centre of Excellence for skilling in advanced manufacturing to be set up in Chennai.

3. Infrastructure & Trade

• Virtual inauguration of PSA Mumbai–Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal.
• Cooperation in civil aviation R&D and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul).
• Semiconductor sector prioritised – Singapore to help set up design & fabrication clusters in India.

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