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Adarsh Saxena

Director - International Arbitration in the Dispute Resolution Practice at the Singapore office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Adarsh has experience in civil/ commercial litigation before the Bombay High Court. He has advised clients in court litigations as well as arbitration. His practice covers disputes relating to joint ventures, shareholder agreements, media rights contracts, franchise agreements, construction projects and sports law related issues, etc. Adarsh joined the firm soon after his graduation from National Law School of India University, Bangalore in 2010. He can be reached at  adarsh.saxena@cyrilshroff.com

From the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Malacca: Forging the India-Singapore Axis

Summary: The bilateral relationship between India and Singapore stands as a testament to the power of strategic partnership and economic cooperation in an era marked by shifting geopolitical dynamics across the Indo-Pacific. It reached a significant milestone during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore in September 2024 when both countries agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s recent visit to India in early September 2025, marks a watershed moment in bilateral relations, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relations and SG60. During his historic visit, Prime Minister Wong announced a new MoU on space collaboration, the leaders agreed to a time-bound review of the CECA and India’s free trade pact with ASEAN. The visit also culminated in a major infrastructure milestone. Read on to know more.Continue Reading From the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Malacca: Forging the India-Singapore Axis