Overview

• PM Lawrence Wong emphasized Singapore's strength and agency, highlighting its robust capabilities and financial reserves built over six decades of nationhood.
• A new development partnership unit will be established in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance global cooperation, with a focus on regions such as Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
• Singapore aims for complete tariff elimination within ASEAN and reducing non-tariff barriers to strengthen regional economic integration and cross-border operations.
• The nation plans to open new diplomatic missions in Africa and Latin America, signaling a proactive approach to forging deeper global partnerships beyond traditional regions.
• Singapore’s national security strategy reinforces self-reliance, with PM Wong urging citizens to take shared responsibility in safeguarding the nation's future.