President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to congratulate President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India鈥檚 80th聽Independence Day on 15 August 2026
“Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu
President
Republic of India
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of India on the joyous occasion of India鈥檚 80th聽Independence Day.
Singapore and India share a robust and forward-looking Comprehensive Strategic Partnership underpinned by close people-to-people ties.聽Our cooperation is multifaceted, expanding into new areas including skills development, digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.聽By drawing on our complementary strengths, I am confident that our two countries will continue to identify fresh opportunities for the benefit of our peoples.
Singapore and India also share an enduring interest in a peaceful, open, and connected region. We will continue working closely with India, as one of ASEAN鈥檚 oldest Dialogue Partners, to strengthen regional integration and resilience, especially in trade, the digital economy, energy security, and the energy transition.
Please accept my best wishes for Your Excellency鈥檚 continued good health, fulfilment, and lasting prosperity for the people of India.”
Source: Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
