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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singapore is pragmatic, focused on outcomes in approach to human rights protection: Rahayu

Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam led Singapore’s delegation at the fourth Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland.
Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam led Singapore’s delegation at the fourth Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland.

Strait of Hormuz, areas of cooperation discussed in Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to 4 Middle East nations

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met the authorities from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met the authorities from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

UAE declares situation safe after missile threat alert

It was the first such alert issued by the United Arab Emirates authorities since early April.
It was the first such alert issued by the United Arab Emirates authorities since early April.

S'pore, NZ sign agreement to keep essential supplies flowing even during crises

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (second from left) witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (second from left) witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.

NZ PM Luxon on official visit to S’pore from May 3 to 5; to witness trade pact on essential supplies

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Jurong Island, along with Changi Naval Base and Gardens by the Bay.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Jurong Island, along with Changi Naval Base and Gardens by the Bay.

Countries have collective interest to keep critical sea lanes open and secure: Zhulkarnain

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

S’pore Govt pledges almost $128k in support of Jordan-led humanitarian efforts for war-torn Lebanon

The remains of a home is destroyed by the Israeli army in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, in the Bint Jbeil district on April 22.
The remains of a home is destroyed by the Israeli army in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, in the Bint Jbeil district on April 22.

Ensuring national security today includes tackling domestic discontent, building cohesion: Vivian

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan speaking at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers on April 21.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan speaking at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers on April 21.

Singapore, Australia commit to keep LNG, diesel flowing; working on legally binding agreement

PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.
PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Singapore from April 9 to 11, will visit Jurong Island

Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.
Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.