Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Jakarta, Indonesia, 27 to 29 October 2026

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is on a working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from 27 to 29 October 2026.

Minister Balakrishnan called on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today.

Minister Balakrishnan met Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir yesterday. Both Ministers reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Singapore and Indonesia. They emphasised the shared commitment of both countries to tackle common challenges such as transboundary haze. Both Ministers agreed to establish a Joint Task Force to strengthen information sharing and cooperation in addressing this issue, including through a hotline between both Ministries to keep channels of communication open.

Minister Balakrishnan was accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

28 OCTOBER 2026