Singapore welcomes US President Donald Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict” which has been agreed to by Israel. We call on Hamas to accept the proposal in order to end the war in Gaza. Singapore supports an immediate ceasefire, the …
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS CEREMONY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today: …
The Government has appointed Mr Ong Siew Gay as Singapore’s next Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Mr Rajpal Singh as Singapore’s next Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Mr Ong Siew Gay was Singapore’s Consul-General …
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on 27 September 2025. Addressing the General Assembly, …
TRANSCRIPT OF MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S WRAP-UP INTERVIEW WITH SINGAPORE MEDIA DURING THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGH-LEVEL WEEK IN NEW YORK, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: …
QUESTION Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what is the Government's assessment of ASEAN’s capacity to resolve conflicts among members without external intervention; (b) what lessons has Singapore drawn from the …
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the 2nd G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on 25 September 2025, at the invitation of the …
The Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Thailand established diplomatic relations on 20 September 1965. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, and Minister for Foreign …
Singapore is saddened by the tragic loss of lives caused by the flooding in Guangfu Town, Hualien County in Taiwan. We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to those affected by Typhoon Ragasa and wish the injured speedy recovery. MFA has …
Mr. President, Thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity for Singapore. We are not a member of the Security Council obviously, but we are a tiny city state in the heart of Southeast Asia. 2 Artificial Intelligence is a very powerful …
QUESTION Mr Lee Hong Chuang: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether the Ministry will consider declaring an ASEAN Day in 2027 when Singapore assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship to commemorate ASEAN unity and peace; and (b) whether the Ministry …
The Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of the Principality of Monaco, wishing to strengthen friendly relations between them, have agreed to establish diplomatic relations with effect from 23 September 2025. . . . . …
1 The Global Governance Group (3G)[1] held its 18th Ministerial Meeting in New York on 24 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 3G welcomed the participation of South Africa and Brazil—who …
Mr Deputy Speaker, 1 I rise in support of the Motion. 2 I will speak on how our foreign policy is adapting to geopolitical shifts and the growing presence of foreign interference and how Singapore can remain vigilant against it. 3 As noted by …
QUESTION Mr Saktiandi Supaat: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether Government organisations (i) obtain updates on new initiatives from private organisations coordinating humanitarian relief efforts, such as Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation …
QUESTION Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in light of the closure of the ASEAN Engagement Office by the US government, what is the Ministry’s assessment of (a) the significance of this measure on the US-ASEAN relationship; (b …
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST Mr Speaker Sir, 1 I wish to make a Ministerial Statement on the situation in the Middle East. Senior Minister of State Ms Sim Ann and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
