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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

International organisations

Singapore plays an active role in the regional and global communities such as UN, WTO, APEC, ASEAN. Read more about the different organisations, engagements and initiatives that Singapore is involved in.

Last updated 7 November 2025

Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)

Learn how Singapore helped launch the Asia–Europe Meeting—a vibrant platform bringing Asia and Europe together through political, economic, and cultural cooperation.

Asia-Middle East Dialogue (AMED)

Learn how the Asia–Middle East Dialogue builds partnerships in politics, business and culture between Asia and the Middle East.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Explore how Singapore and APEC work together to boost trade, investment, innovation and digital growth across the Asia-Pacific toward a brighter, more inclusive future.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Learn how Singapore, a founding member since 1967, drives regional unity through the ASEAN political-security, economic, and cultural communities.

Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC)

Explore how Singapore helped bridge East Asia and Latin America through FEALAC—boosting regional dialogue, cooperation, and cultural exchange since 1999.

Group of Twenty (G20)

Find out how Singapore plays a unique role to help small and medium-sized countries promote greater dialogue between the G20 and the broader UN membership.

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Group of 77 (G77)

Learn how Singapore works with the Non-Aligned Movement and Group of 77— helping developing nations share their voices and tackle shared challenges like sustainable development.

The Commonwealth

Find out how Singapore cooperates with fellow Commonwealth nations through summits, youth programs, and technical support to strengthen shared history and collective progress.

United Nations (UN)

Explore Singapore’s partnership with the UN—from supporting humanitarian aid and sustainable development to shaping global governance through the Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development (GC-TISD).

World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Learn how Singapore champions an open, rules-based global trading system through the WTO by promoting fairness, growth, and adapting trade rules to meet today’s challenges.