International 19 August 2026
Fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be Held in Singapore on August 20
Why in the News?
The fourth round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in Singapore on August 20, with India set to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across emerging and strategic sectors.
Key Features / Major Points:
Indian Delegation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and MoS Jitin Prasada will represent India.
Historical Track: The inaugural ISMR was held in New Delhi in September 2022, followed by the second round in Singapore in August 2024 and the third round in New Delhi in August 2025.
Core Focus Areas: Advanced manufacturing, connectivity, digitalisation, healthcare, skill development, and sustainability.
Business Roundtable: The 4th India-Singapore Business Roundtable will also be held alongside the ministerial meeting, bringing together top business leaders from both nations.
Static GK Facts:
Country Profile - Singapore:
Capital: Singapore
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong
President: Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Bilateral Relations:
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP): The roadmap for the CSP was officially unveiled during Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's visit to India in September 2025.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Where will the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) be held?
Answer: Singapore
In which year was the inaugural India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held?
Answer: 2022 (New Delhi)