India, Singapore strengthen bilateral defence ties

Singapore's Permanent Secretary Chan Heng Kee on Tuesday held discussions with India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, during which the leaders reaffirmed the robust and enduring bilateral defence relationship between the two nations. The high-level meeting also addressed issues of mutual strategic interests, further solidifying the defence cooperation between India and Singapore.

 

This pivotal engagement took place on the sidelines of the 15th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue, hosted in New Delhi.



During the dialogue, the focus was on reinforcing the Strategic Partnership between the two nations, with particular emphasis on enhancing defence cooperation, emerging technologies, and cyber security collaboration. Additionally, Permanent Secretary Chan Heng Kee and India's Secretary, Ambassador Saurabh Kumar, engaged in discussions that extended beyond the realm of bilateral cooperation. They explored their views on ASEAN and regional issues, reflecting the comprehensive nature of their strategic partnership.