India-Singapore Partnership: Deepening Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Malacca Straits
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: International Relations (Bilateral relations, India's Act East Policy); Geography (Map Location of Singapore, Malacca Straits, Andaman Sea); Defence; Science & Technology.
Mains:
General Studies Paper 2 (International Relations): Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; India and its neighborhood- relations (Singapore is a key pillar of the 'Act East' policy).
General Studies Paper 3 (Security & Economy): Security challenges and their management in border areas (maritime security); Infrastructure: Energy.
Key Highlights from the News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met in New Delhi.
Singapore recognized India's interest in patrolling the strategic Malacca Straits. This is a significant advancement in maritime security.
Both countries decided to strengthen defense and maritime security cooperation.
They will collaborate on defense technology in modern areas such as quantum computing, AI, and submarine rescue.
Singapore announced its support for India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
An agreement was signed for the export of green energy from India to Singapore.
Green shipping, skilling, and civil nuclear energy will be new areas of cooperation.
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