Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore still assessing US invitation to join Board of Peace: Vivian Balakrishnan

The Government will explore initiatives such as those recently announced at the Board’s inaugural meeting on Feb 19, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

S’pore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it has to pay a price for position on issues: Vivian

Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.

Greenland’s future should be resolved peacefully, in accordance with international law: Vivian

TOPSHOT - Houses of the old town are pictured in Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

ASEAN must remain united to preserve regional peace: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN’s top diplomats agreed that cohesion within the grouping was critical at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.

‘Hope peace will prevail’: Singapore urges dialogue on Thailand-Cambodia border tensions

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (right) meeting his Thai counterpart, Mr Sihasak Phuangketkeow, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu City, the Philippines, on Jan 28.

S’pore urges Thailand, Cambodia to de-escalate situation and resume talks: Vivian Balakrishnan

The ministers met to salvage a truce first brokered by ASEAN chair Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.

Over 800 Singaporeans back safely from Thailand's flood-hit Hat Yai

MFA said on Nov 28 that more than 600 Singaporeans embarked on their journey from Hat Yai to Singapore.

Vivian discusses Gaza peace efforts in meetings with Israeli leaders

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Nov 6.
Source: Vivian Balakrishnan/ Facebook

Real negotiations, reconciliation and commitment are needed to resolve Middle East conflict: Vivian

Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (centre) with MPs Hazlina Halim (left) and Yip Hon Weng speaking to the media on Nov 6.

Singapore invites Palestinian PM to visit, pledges more support for Gaza rebuilding

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan handing over a formal invitation for the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa to visit Singapore on Nov 4, 2025.

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