Vivian Balakrishnan

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.

Singapore donates $652,000 to World Food Programme for humanitarian aid in Gaza

(From right) Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan; Singapore’s Representative to the Palestinian Authority Hawazi Daipi; Ms Jane Waite, Head of Programmes of World Food Programme for Palestine; and Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian at the cheque handover ceremony in Ramallah on Nov 4.

Vivian Balakrishnan on working visit to Middle East

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s trip follows the recent implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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