Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Singapore to attend the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN – India Network of Think Tanks.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar will meet the leadership of Singapore to review the close partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to further enhance the bilateral relationship.

Ahead of his visit to Singapore, Jaishankar will reach Australia from October 3 to  October 7.

"During the visit, EAM will travel to Brisbane and inaugurate India’s 4th consulate in Australia. EAM will also co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister H.E. Ms. Penny Wong in Canberra," the statement said.

Jaishankar will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the 2nd Raisina Down Under to be held in the Australian Parliament House.

He is also scheduled to have interactions with Australian leadership, parliamentarians, members of the Indian diaspora, business community, media and think tanks.