Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Questions, 4 February 2026

QUESTIONS

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what specific developments since October 2025 have prompted the formal assessment of the US invitation to join the Board of Peace; (b) whether the Ministry assesses this initiative as a shift toward an alternative US-led international order; and (c) whether Singapore will coordinate with ASEAN partners for a unified regional response.

Ms Hazlina Abdul Halim: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what are the Ministry’s considerations in assessing the invitation to the Board of Peace; and (b) what is the Ministry's plan to engage Singaporeans who want to play a part in the humanitarian efforts aimed at reconstructing Gaza, if any.

Mr Liang Eng Hwa: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs what are the Government's (i) assessment and (ii) considerations with regard to the invitation by the United States for Singapore to join the Board of Peace.

REPLY

1        The Singapore Government is assessing the invitation from the US to join the Board of Peace.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

4 FEBRUARY 2026