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.