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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar laid the foundation stone for a new Indian High Commission chancery complex in Singapore.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place alongside Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
The new facility is located at Stevens Road and includes a four-storey building and residential block.
Both ministers discussed deepening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the diplomatic visit.
More context
The event precedes the upcoming fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable talks.
Indian officials highlighted that the roundtable discussions will support the Viksit Bharat initiative.
Reports emphasized the growth of bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties between the two nations.
Coverage also noted the significant demographic statistics of the Indian diaspora in Singapore.
The project reflects a renewed emphasis on diplomatic infrastructure and a new era in bilateral relations.
Further updates are expected as the ministerial roundtable progresses.