Singapore's Stance on Recognition of Somaliland as Independent and Sovereign State

Debated in Parliament on 25 Feb 2026.

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Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs about Singapore's stance on recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Vivian Balakrishnan responded that Singapore continues to recognize the Federal Republic of Somalia and that there has been no change in policy regarding this issue.

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Fadli Fawzi

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is Singapore's position on the recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.

Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore continues to recognise the Federal Republic of Somalia. There has been no change to our policy.

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Singapore's Stance on Recognition of Somaliland as Independent and Sovereign State

Debated in Parliament on 25 Feb 2026.

Defence & foreign affairs

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Fadli Fawzi

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is Singapore's position on the recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.

Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore continues to recognise the Federal Republic of Somalia. There has been no change to our policy.

Singapore's Stance on Recognition of Somaliland as Independent and Sovereign State

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Fadli Fawzi

Vivian Balakrishnan

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Singapore's Stance on Recognition of Somaliland as Independent and Sovereign State

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Fadli Fawzi

Vivian Balakrishnan

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