Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Replies to Parliamentary Questions, 25 February 2026

QUESTION

Mr Fadli Fawzi: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether any Singaporeans in the United States of America have sought consular assistance following detention by the United States (i) Customs and Border Protection or (ii) Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 2024 and 2025, respectively; and (b) if so, how many. 

REPLY

1        MFA extends consular assistance to Singaporeans in the United States of America, including those detained by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There were eight cases in the past two years.

QUESTION

Mr Fadli Fawzi: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is Singapore's position on the recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. 

REPLY

1        Singapore continues to recognise the Federal Republic of Somalia. There has been no change to our policy.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

25 FEBRUARY 2026