Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan held talks with Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on bilateral cooperation, geopolitical developments, and support for a rules-based international order.
Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan held a wide-ranging discussion with Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on bilateral cooperation and broader geopolitical developments.
Dr Balakrishnan said the Netherlands shares a long history of engagement with Southeast Asia, supported by deep economic and people-to-people ties.
Both ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to multilateralism, international law, and a rules-based international order as maritime trading nations.
Dr Balakrishnan also expressed his intention to welcome Minister Berendsen to Singapore in the near future as both countries continue to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations.
The discussion reflects the close partnership between Singapore and the Netherlands in areas such as trade, connectivity, and international cooperation.
Source: Facebook/Vivian Balakrishnan
