Foreign policy

This chapter outlines Singapore’s long-term national interests, foreign policy principles and approaches behind decisions made.

Last updated 17 October 2025

Our fundamentals

Read about Singapore’s principled approach to foreign policy

Our challenges

The increasingly unpredictable and volatile world order will have profound implications for Singapore

Safeguarding our sovereignty and national interests

Singapore aims to a partner and friend to other nations while maintaining our national interests

Expanding our international space

Singapore has agency to build our strength, protect our sovereignty, maintain our relevance and create political and economic space for ourselves.