Review in Singapore's Stance in Recognition of Palestinian State

Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether there are plans for Singapore to recognise the Palestinian state following reports on the announced plans by France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September 2025; and (b) what implications will such plans have for Singapore.

This question for oral answer was addressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in their Ministerial Statements on the Situation in the Middle East at the Parliamentary Sitting on 22 September 2025. [Please refer to ​"Situation in the Middle East", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Ministerial Statements section.]