Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to represent Singapore at UNOC3 in Nice and mark diplomatic ties in Paris.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will make a working visit to the French Republic from 9 to 13 June 2025, where he will attend the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in Nice from 9 to 12 June, and visit Paris from 12 to 13 June.
The UNOC3, will convene high-level representatives from governments, international and regional organisations, civil society and relevant stakeholders to support further and urgent action on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Singapore will serve as one of the Vice-Presidents of the Conference.
Dr Balakrishnan will deliver Singapore’s national statement at the conference. In addition, he will deliver an intervention on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the Second Ocean Action Panel regarding scientific cooperation for ocean health, and on behalf of ASEAN at the Sixth Ocean Action Panel focusing on sustainable maritime transport and coastal resilience.
Additionally, the Minister will attend a High-Level Event hosted by the High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), meet with representatives from Pacific Small Island Developing States over lunch and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of UNOC3.
Following the conference, Dr Balakrishnan will be the Guest-of-Honour at a reception commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and France.
Source: MFA
