Impact of US' Withdrawal from International Organisations on Singapore and Resultant Contribution Changes

21 Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs following the United States' (US') withdrawal from certain international organisations in January 2026 (a) what is the assessment of the impact on Singapore; (b) whether Singapore's annual financial contributions to these international organisations will increase as a result; and (c) whether the Government intends to deepen its investment in these organisations or adopt a more cautious approach.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: This question for written answer has been addressed by an earlier response to Question No 98 on the Order Paper for 3 February 2026 [Please refer to ​"Impact of US' Withdrawal from International Bodies on Singapore's Interests", Official Report, 3 February 2026, Vol 96, Issue 15, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.].