Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in New Delhi on September 2, 2025 for a three-day official visit (September 2-4) at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, marking the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relations. The visit saw the unveiling of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Roadmap covering eight key areas: economic cooperation, skills development, digitalisation, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare, cultural exchange, and defence. India and Singapore signed five pacts on Civil Aviation, Space, Skill Development, Digital Asset Innovation, and Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. The leaders also discussed progress on the Third Review of CECA and the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Begins Three-Day Official Visit to India
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Singapore PM Wong visits India; both nations sign 5 pacts and unveil Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Roadmap.
Key facts
- Singapore PM Lawrence Wong visited India (September 2-4, 2025), marking 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relations
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Roadmap unveiled covering eight areas: economic cooperation, skills, digitalisation, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare, cultural exchange, and defence
- Five pacts signed on Civil Aviation, Space, Skill Development, Digital Asset Innovation, and Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
- Leaders discussed progress on Third Review of CECA and the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
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Q: Evaluate the outcomes of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's September 2025 India visit for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and regional connectivity.
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Marking sixty years of diplomatic ties, Wong and PM Modi unveiled an eight-pillar CSP Roadmap and signed five pacts covering civil aviation, space, skill development, digital asset innovation and green-and-digital shipping corridors. Progress on CECA's Third Review and the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement further anchors Act East economic architecture.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lawrence Wong and what was the purpose of his official visit to India?
**Lawrence Wong** is the **Prime Minister of Singapore**, who began a **three-day official visit to India** to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, digital infrastructure, green economy, and defence.
What are the key pillars of India-Singapore bilateral relations?
**India-Singapore bilateral relations** are built on: **Comprehensive Strategic Partnership** (upgraded 2024), **trade** (bilateral trade ~USD 35 billion), **financial services** (UPI-PayNow linkage), **defence cooperation** (joint exercises), **digital economy**, and **green shipping**.
What is the UPI-PayNow linkage between India and Singapore?
The **UPI-PayNow linkage** enables real-time cross-border fund transfers between India's **UPI (Unified Payments Interface)** and Singapore's **PayNow** system. It was the world's first such live bilateral cross-border payment linkage, launched in February 2023.
What agreements did India and Singapore sign during PM Lawrence Wong's visit?
During PM Lawrence Wong's visit, India and Singapore signed **five pacts** covering: **Aviation** (enhanced air connectivity), **Space cooperation** (ISRO-MDA), **Skills** (workforce development), **Digital assets** (fintech regulation), and **Green shipping** (sustainable maritime).
What is India's 'Act East' policy and how does the Singapore PM's visit relate to it?
India's **Act East Policy** aims to strengthen economic, strategic, and cultural ties with ASEAN and East Asian nations. Singapore is a key partner as a major Southeast Asian trade and financial hub. PM Wong's visit reinforces India's engagement with Southeast Asia.
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