The 24th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting took place virtually on 21 May 2025. The theme of this year’s COM was “Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations”. As a globally connected maritime country and a …
The Singapore Government rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues involving third countries. Complex issues are best resolved through appropriate channels for effective diplomacy. . . . . …
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, visited Singapore on 20 May 2025 and was hosted to tea by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. The Prime Ministers reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, underpinned by …
The following foreign Heads of Missionpresented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today: (a) The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland His Excellency Tadeusz Chomicki (b) The …
Singapore calls for the immediate full resumption of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. All remaining hostages held by Hamas should be released immediately. Singapore has consistently called for …
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law Mr Edwin Tong represented Singapore at the Papal Inauguration Mass for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV this morning. Minister Tong had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV following the Mass …
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law Mr Edwin Tong will represent Singapore at the Inauguration Ceremony of Pope Leo XIV on 18 May 2025 in the Vatican City. Minister Tong will be accompanied by Mrs Tong, and officials …
At the invitation of the Singapore Government, Ms Astrid Puentes Riaño, United Nations Special Rapporteur (SR) on the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, will visit Singapore from 14 to 23 May 2025. Singapore is honoured to host …
Singapore is gravely concerned about the ongoing military confrontation between India and Pakistan following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. We call on both parties to de-escalate tensions through …
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong have written to Pope Leo XIV to congratulate him on his election to the papacy on 8 May 2025. The texts of their letters are appended . . . …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong received a congratulatory phone call from Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on 8 May 2025, on the outcome of the Singapore General Election. Prime Minister Wong and …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written a congratulatory letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The text of the letter is appended. . . . . . MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SINGAPORE 8 MAY …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written a valedictory letter to outgoing Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz, and a congratulatory letter to incoming Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz …
In view of the volatile security situation between India and Pakistan, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan. Travellers should exercise precaution, especially at the border …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong received congratulatory phone calls from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on 7 May 2025, on the outcome of the Singapore General Election. …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong received congratulatory telephone calls from the leaders of Australia, Bhutan, Indonesia and Malaysia on 5 May 2025, on the outcome of the Singapore General Election. Prime …
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to congratulate him on the Australian Labor Party’s victory at the Australian Federal Election on 3 May 2025. The text of the letter …
In response to media queries on Japan’s announcement that the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun would be conferred on Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the MFA Spokesperson said: “Singapore deeply appreciates the Japanese government’s decision …
The Government has appointed Dr Shashi Jayakumar as the next Singapore Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba and Dr Ernest Kan as the next Singapore Non-Resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya. Dr Shashi Jayakumar is the Founder and …
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 Lao People’s Democratic Republic His Excellency Vilatsone Visonnavong ( …
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