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• Published on September 23, 2025 - 06:15 GMT

  

  Supplementary Questions for Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan following the Ministerial Statement on the ...

  Question 1   MP Vikram Nair: Thank you for your clarification on Singapore’s position on recognition of Palestine. I think one of the reasons some of the other countries have changed their position is because they believe some of the actions Israel will be …

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• Published on September 22, 2025 - 05:51 GMT

  

  Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry Gan Siow ...

  Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang will attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 22 to 27 September 2025.   Minister …

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• Published on September 19, 2025 - 23:01 GMT

  

  Transcript Of Minister For Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Fireside Chat At The Business China Futurechina Global Forum, ...

  Editor-in-Chief of SPH Chinese Media Group Lee Huay Leng (Moderator): Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, thank you, Minister for joining us today for this fireside chat. Would you first like to make opening remarks?   Minister: Let me try to quickly …

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• Published on September 18, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

  Transcript of Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Home Affairs Sim Ann's Keynote Speech at the 18th Japan-...

  Distinguished participants,   Ladies and Gentlemen,   1. Good morning. It is my pleasure to be back in Japan for the 18th Japan-Singapore Symposium (JSS). I am also glad that we are gathering in Tokyo again. This is a great opportunity to catch up with our …

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• Published on September 18, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

  

  State Visit by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the Arab Republic of Egypt, 19 to 22 September 2025

  President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a State Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 19 to 22 September 2025, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. This is President Tharman’s first State Visit to the Middle East and North Africa and …

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• Published on September 16, 2025 - 07:24 GMT

  

  Exchange of Congratulatory Messages to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Cambodia

  The Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Cambodia established diplomatic relations on 15 September 1965. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence …

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• Published on September 16, 2025 - 07:24 GMT

  Working Visit of Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Home Affairs Sim Ann to Tokyo, Japan, For The 18th Japan-...

  Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and for Home Affairs Sim Ann will visit Tokyo, Japan, from 16 to 17 September 2025.   SMS Sim will deliver a keynote speech at the 18th Japan-Singapore Symposium (JSS). Launched in 1994, the JSS is a Track …

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• Published on September 15, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs Addendum to the President's Address

    MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS   ADDENDUM TO THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS   DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS     1 The world is in transition from the post-Cold War order to a more uncertain era, marked by disruptions to global trade, the …

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• Published on September 14, 2025 - 02:57 GMT

  Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the 138/24 Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade

  Graduands of the 138/24 Officer Cadet Course, Parents and Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,           Introduction           1.       A very good evening to all of you, and of course, heartiest congratulations to all our graduands. This is a …

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• Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:54 GMT

  Singapore's Humanitarian Assistance for Communities Affected by Floods in Pakistan

  The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC)’s public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian crisis caused by floods in Pakistan. The contribution by the Singapore Government will …

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• Published on September 12, 2025 - 02:44 GMT

  Remarks by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Malaysia's 68th National Day Reception, 11 September 2025

  Your Excellency High Commissioner Dato’ Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen   I am very happy to join all of you this evening to celebrate Malaysia’s 68th National Day. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, our warmest …

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• Published on September 10, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

  MFA Spokesperson's Comments on Israel's Airstrikes in Doha

  Israel’s airstrikes in Doha on 9 September 2025 are a blatant violation of the sovereignty of Qatar. This is an egregious and dangerous action that undermines ongoing negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, as well as Qatar’s …

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• Published on September 10, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

  Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship – Visit by Senator of The Republic of The Philippines Loren Legarda, 11 to 14 September 2025

  Senator of the Republic of the Philippines Loren Legarda will visit Singapore under the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship (LKYEF) from 11 to 14 September 2025. Established in 1991, the LKYEF invites outstanding individuals to visit Singapore. The Fellows …

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• Published on September 10, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

  

  Situation in the Middle East

  Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan received separate calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Palestinian Authority (PA) Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel Gideon Moshe …

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• Published on September 9, 2025 - 10:46 GMT

  Congratulatory Letter From Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul

    Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written to Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister. The text of the letter is appended.   .    .    .    .    .   MINISTRY OF …

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• Published on September 9, 2025 - 10:46 GMT

  

  Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 9 September 2025

  The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today:   (a)       The Ambassador of the Czech Republic Her Excellency Dana Baschová   (b)      The Ambassador of …

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• Published on September 4, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

  Earthquake in Afghanistan

  The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake in Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. Singapore conveys its deepest …

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• Published on September 4, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

  

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong's Engagements in Beijing

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong is currently in Beijing, China on a working visit. On 4 September, Deputy Prime Minister Gan had separate meetings with PRC Vice President Han Zheng, Vice Premier He Lifeng, and …

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• Published on September 4, 2025 - 15:44 GMT

  

  Official Visit of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to India, 2 to 4 September 2025

  Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is on an Official Visit to India from 2 to 4 September 2025. On 4 September 2025, Prime Minister Wong met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders welcomed the strong progress in bilateral cooperation …

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• Published on September 3, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

  Minister's Opening Remarks at SCCCI's 28th SMEICC, 3 September 2025

  Mr Kho Choon Keng, President, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI),   My many old friends in the audience,   Distinguished guests, including those from overseas,   Ladies and gentlemen.     A very good morning to you and I am very …

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