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A regional Sun Media publication chronicling India’s deepening engagement with ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific strategic conversation, and the Singapore platform that anchors much of this connection.

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FROM THE HIGH COMMISSION

A message from India

India and Singapore share one of the most strategically significant bilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific. As India deepens its engagement with ASEAN, Singapore stands as the financial, institutional, and policy anchor connecting Indian capital, innovation, and diplomatic ambition with the wider region. The next decade of this corridor will help define how Asia’s largest democracies engage the world.

H.E. Dr Shilpak Ambule

High Commissioner of India to Singapore · On the bilateral relationship within the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific framework

Successive editions of Shikhar have carried forewords from the Indian High Commissioner to Singapore and contributions from senior officials across both India’s Ministry of External Affairs and counterparts in ASEAN capitals documenting the Shangri-La Dialogue, the APIX fintech launch, and India’s role across the ASEAN-India, and East Asia Summit frameworks.

CURRENT EDITION

Inside The 2026 Edition.

The 2026 edition of Shikhar marks another year of India’s deepening engagement with ASEAN, anchored by High Commissioner Dr Shilpak Ambule’s leadership in Singapore and capturing fresh ground on the India to ASEAN strategic corridor, digital economy cooperation, and the multilateral conversations defining the next phase of regional engagement.

COVER INTERVIEW

H.E. Dr Shilpak Ambule on India’s G20 Legacy and Diplomatic Milestones Recorded after India’s G20 Bharat Presidency concluded, the High Commissioner outlines the next chapter of India to Singapore cooperation, the Indo-Pacific architecture, and India’s institutional role in shaping ASEAN dialogue.

SECTOR DEEP-DIVE

The India Fintech Corridor with ASEAN Coverage of APIX, UPI cross-border payments, and the digital economy partnerships connecting Indian fintech, cybersecurity, and digital governance with Singapore and the wider ASEAN market.

POLICY MILESTONE

EAM Dr S Jaishankar’s Official Visit Coverage of External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s official visit to Singapore, the bilateral conversations on Indo-Pacific architecture, and the ministerial-level institutional engagement shaping the corridor.

TWO ASIAN DEMOCRACIES, ONE STRATEGIC CORRIDOR

Marking The Milestones That Shape The Corridor.

India and Singapore share one of the most strategically significant bilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific. As India deepens its engagement with ASEAN, Singapore stands as the financial, institutional, and policy anchor connecting Indian capital, innovation, and diplomatic ambition with the wider region.

1965

Diplomatic Relations Established Singapore among the first nations India recognised.

1992

India's Look East Policy Singapore positioned as the gateway to ASEAN engagement.

2005

Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement CECA enters into High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore Twins by history, partners by choice force, India's first such bilateral pact in Asia.

2018

PM Modi's Shangri-La Dialogue Keynote Indo-Pacific framing reshapes regional strategic conversation.

2023

India's G20 Bharat Presidency PM Lee attends G20 New Delhi; EAM Jaishankar visits Singapore.

2025

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Upgraded bilateral framework anchored in fintech, digital, and defence cooperation.

Publication Archive

INDIA Special

June, 2026

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

June 1, 2026

Singapore-India engages for The Next Phase

June, 2026

The next phase

June 1, 2026

PM Modi’s Fitech Vision

June 1, 2026

Strategic Partner

June 1, 2026

India leaves Its stamp on ASEAN

June 1, 2026

EDITORIAL VOICES

What ASEAN's leaders have told Shikhar.

Each edition draws on direct contributions and interviews with senior diplomats, policymakers, and chamber leaders across the region.

India

India offers unparalleled economic opportunities — among the most open economies in the world, undergoing rapid expansion in infrastructure, digital revolution, and financial and economic inclusion.

H.E. Jawed Ashraf

Former High Commissioner of India to Singapore · 2019 Edition

SINGAPORE

Singapore’s role in the India-ASEAN corridor is to be the trusted financial and institutional bridge — connecting Indian capital, fintech, and policy ambition with the wider region.

Senior Contribution

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 2020 Edition

INDONESIA

As ASEAN’s largest economy, our partnership with India must be measured not in transactions but in shared strategic confidence across the Indo-Pacific.

Featured Perspective

Indonesian Embassy in Singapore · 2019 Edition

VIETNAM

India-Vietnam relations have matured into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — and platforms like Shikhar become reference texts for our diplomatic community.

Editorial Contribution

Vietnam Defence & Policy Community · 2020 Edition

India

H.E. Jawed Ashraf

Former High Commissioner of India to Singapore · 2019 Edition

SINGAPORE

Singapore’s role in the India-ASEAN corridor is to be the trusted financial and institutional bridge — connecting Indian capital, fintech, and policy ambition with the wider region.

Senior Contribution

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 2020 Edition

INDONESIA

As ASEAN’s largest economy, our partnership with India must be measured not in transactions but in shared strategic confidence across the Indo-Pacific.

Featured Perspective

Indonesian Embassy in Singapore · 2019 Edition

VIETNAM

India-Vietnam relations have matured into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — and platforms like Shikhar become reference texts for our diplomatic community.

Editorial Contribution

Vietnam Defence & Policy Community · 2020 Edition

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