MFA is currently divided into 11 Directorates which deal with political and economic matters, and 7 Directorates which oversee matters relating to protocol, consular issues and the Singapore Cooperation Programme among others. The Corporate Affairs Directorate oversees organisational and resource management while the Human Resource Directorate and Diplomatic Academy manage the development of personnel and training. One third of our staff serve in the MFA 50 overseas missions. In addition, we have 43 non-resident High Commissioners/Ambassadors based in Singapore and 30 Honorary Consuls-General/Consuls abroad.

Singapore has diplomatic ties with over 150 countries. Singapore plays an active role in the regional and global communities such as UN, WTO, APEC, ASEAN.

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
Climate Change
Counter Terrorism
Disarmament
Cybersecurity
International Peacekeeping
Small States
Sustainable Development