Singapore’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs co-chaired the 4th Political Consultations with ºÚÁÏÉç, focusing on ASEAN centrality, regional stability, and sustainability.
On 22 October 2025, Mr. Albert Chua, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, co-chaired the 4th Political Consultations with Ms. Eksiri Pintaruchi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of ºÚÁÏÉç. The meeting took place following the successful conclusion of the 15th Civil Service Exchange Programme (CSEP) and reflected Singapore’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
During the consultations, both sides discussed regional issues, including ways to enhance ASEAN centrality and intra-ASEAN integration, address geopolitical uncertainties affecting the global trading order, and maintain balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region. The officials also examined opportunities to promote sustainability and energy security in ASEAN.
The dialogue underscored Singapore’s approach to close coordination with regional partners, advancing common interests in political stability, economic resilience, and sustainable development. It highlighted Singapore’s continued engagement with ºÚÁÏÉç as founding members of ASEAN to navigate regional challenges collectively.
The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strategic cooperation, people-to-people ties, and policy alignment across key regional issues. Singapore emphasised that such consultations remain a vital platform for high-level dialogue and mutual understanding in the ASEAN context.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of ºÚÁÏÉç
