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• Published on August 11, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

  Introductory Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane, 11 to 12 August ...

  Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will make an Introductory Visit to Singapore from 11 to 12 August 2025 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Following the 50th  …

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• Published on August 8, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

  

  Visit of Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, President of The ...

  Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, the Regent of Johor His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail, and Deputy Prime Minister …

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• Published on August 8, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

  Exchange of Congratulatory Letters to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between ...

  Singapore and the Republic of Korea (ROK) established diplomatic relations on 8 August 1975. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan exchanged …

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• Published on August 8, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

  

  MFA Spokesperson’s Comments on the Extraordinary Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting, 8 August 2025

  Singapore welcomes the positive outcomes reached at the Extraordinary Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur on 7 August 2025. We congratulate all parties involved in the successful conclusion of the Meeting, which …

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• Published on August 7, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

  Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Remarks at the 2025 Foreign Service Scholarship Award Ceremony,...

  Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Good afternoon, friends, colleagues, distinguished guests, parents, teachers, principals, our scholarship recipients, and most importantly, the family members of the scholars.   Today, we celebrate a significant milestone for …

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• Published on August 6, 2025 - 11:33 GMT

  

  Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Keynote Dialogue at Singapore Institute of International ...

  SIIA Chairman Associate Professor Simon Tay (Moderator): We thank the Foreign Minister for taking time (to join us today). I also want to thank him because I am putting a real challenge to him. In January this year, he gave an excellent speech, which was …

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• Published on August 3, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

  Appointment of Singapore's Honorary Consul-General in Amman, Jordan

  The Government of the Republic of Singapore, with the agreement of the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has appointed Ms Dina George Emile Haddad as Singapore’s Honorary Consul-General in Amman, with jurisdiction over the territory of Jordan. …

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• Published on August 3, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

  

  State Visit of Governor-General of The Commonwealth of Australia Sam Mostyn, 3 to 6 August 2025

  The Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, will make a State Visit to Singapore from 3 to 6 August 2025.   Governor-General Mostyn’s State Visit takes place as Singapore and Australia commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic …

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• Published on July 30, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

  Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 29 July 2025

  The following foreign Heads of Missionpresented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today:   (a)        The High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Her Excellency Ferdousi Shahriar   ( …

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• Published on July 30, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

  Official Visit by Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi, Menteri Besar of Johor, 30 July to 1 August 2025

  YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi, Menteri Besar of Johor, will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 30 July to 1 August 2025, at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz will also be visiting under the Lee …

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• Published on July 30, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

  

  United Nations High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-...

       Deputy Secretary (Asia-Pacific) Kevin Cheok delivered Singapore’s National Statement at the High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the United Nations in New …

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• Published on July 29, 2025 - 04:05 GMT

  Relocation of Singapore Consulate-General in Chennai, India

  The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai, India will operate from its new premises with effect from 1 August 2025. The new address and contact details are as follows:                 9th Floor, Prestige Polygon               Anna Salai …

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• Published on July 29, 2025 - 04:05 GMT

  MFA Spokesperson's Comments in Response to Indonesian Media Reports on the Whereabouts of Jurist Tan

  In response to Indonesian media reports carrying comments by the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections on the whereabouts of Jurist Tan, the MFA Spokesperson said:   “According to our immigration records, Jurist Tan is not in Singapore. We …

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• Published on July 27, 2025 - 02:47 GMT

  Exchange of Congratulatory Letters to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Sri Lanka, 27 ...

  The Republic of Singapore and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations on 27 July 1970. To commemorate the 55th anniversary of the occasion, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Sri Lanka Minister …

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• Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

  Visit by Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao, 23 to 24 July 2025

  Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao is in Singapore for a Working Visit from 23 to 24 July 2025.   Minister Liu called on Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong today. Prime Minister Wong …

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• Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

  MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Situation in Gaza, 24 July 2025

  Singapore calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The prolonged suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza arising from the excessive Israeli military reaction to the terror attacks of Hamas since 7 October 2023 is unconscionable. Israel must comply with …

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• Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

  Visit by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi under the SR Nathan Fellowship Programme,...

  Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi will visit Singapore under the S R Nathan Fellowship on 25 July 2025.                                                During his visit, Director General Grossi will call …

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• Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

  MFA Spokesperson's Comments in response to media queries on the Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes, 24 July 2025

  In response to media queries on the border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, the MFA Spokesperson said:   “Singapore is deeply concerned by the clashes, and calls on both countries to exercise restraint and cease hostilities. We call on them to de- …

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• Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

  MFA-MinLaw Joint Press Statement: Singapore Nominates Mr Daren Tang for a Second Term as Director General of the World ...

  1.             The Singapore Government has nominated Mr Daren Tang for a second term as Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2032.   2.             WIPO is a United Nations specialised …

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• Published on July 23, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

  Visit of Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann to Skukuza, South Africa, for the G20 Development ...

  Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann will attend the 5th G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) in Skukuza, South Africa, from 24 to 25 July 2025, at the invitation of the 2025 South African G20 Presidency. The DMM …

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