Vivian Balakrishnan, the minister for foreign affairs, will be present in New York on September 19 and the 28th during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly ( UNGA ).
The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) announced on Thursday ( Sep 19 ) that Dr. Balakrishnan will deliver Singapore’s national statements at the Summit of the Future ( SOTF ) on Sep 23 and the UNGA general debate.  ,
He will also speak on behalf of the Global Governance Group (3G ) during the second G20 Foreign Ministers ‘ Meeting and take a statement there.  ,
According to the government, Mr Balakrishnan will host some “high-level” events, including the 17th 3G Ministerial Meeting, a Ministerial snacks for the Caribbean Community Council for Foreign and Community Relations, and a welcome for the Forum of Small States.
Maliki Osman, the next foreign secretary, will also be present at the UNGA.  ,
Dr. Maliki did speak at the Alliance of Small Island States Leaders ‘ Meeting and a number of SOTF situations.
Both officials will hold a number of diplomatic discussions with US representatives, foreigners, and US counterparts in New York.