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| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| Canada | See Canada–Singapore relations | |
| Egypt | Singapore maintains an embassy in Egypt. There are also hundreds of Singaporean students studying in Egyptian Islamic seminaries. | |
| India | See India–Singapore relations
Singapore enjoys strong economic and military relations with India. Singapore's huge Indian population has played a decisive role in this strategic partnership. Singapore has strong military ties with India with both countries participating in several joint exercises. In late 2007, India agreed to a 5 year lease of the Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal to Singapore for training of the latter's air force's F-16 fighter aircraft due to limited airspace in Singapore. This is the first New Delhi has ever leased out its military installations to foreign country on a long-term basis. In August 2008, in another significant move, both countries signed another agreement permitting Singapore the use of Babina and Deolali firing ranges in Maharashtra for armour and artillery exercises. The agreement also provides for temporary detachment of Singapore Armed Forces personnel for a maximum period of eight weeks, up to twice a year. Singapore has been vocal supporter of greater Indian participation in ASEAN and anti-piracy patrolling Strait of Malacca. Singapore is also one of India's largest trading partners in South East Asia. |
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| Iraq | See Foreign relations of Iraq | |
| Israel | See Israel–Singapore relations
Singapore and Israel enjoy very close bilateral relations. In 1965, Israel extended aid to newly-independent Singapore by sending a mission to help build Singapore's economic and defense policy. Israel's representation in Singapore was first formalized in 1968, and relations have since expanded, building strong economic ties and signing bilateral agreements, particularly in areas such as business, technology, healthcare, and defense. Singapore and Israel also hold regular cultural exchanges, through the participation of Israeli arts and artists in Singapore's events, such as the Israeli Film Festival. Despite the close relations, Israel's airline El Al does not fly to Singapore as such a route would have to pass through the airspace of Indonesia and Malaysia, and neither of the countries maintain relations with Israel. |
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| Mexico | See Foreign relations of Mexico
Mexico has an embassy in Singapore. Singapore has a consulate in Mexico. |
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| Pakistan | See Pakistan–Singapore relations
Diplomatic relations between the two countries are very cordial. Pakistan considers Singapore, "a sincere friend of Pakistan". Singapore is also one of the largest investors in Pakistan. |
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| New Zealand | On 1 January 2001, New Zealand and Singapore entered into a Closer Economic Partnership (CEP) to improve relations and encourage trade and investment. | |
| South Africa | Singapore maintains a High Commission in South Africa. |
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