Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, is currently in Germany attending the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), which runs from 14 to 16 February 2025. The MSC is a prestigious annual event that gathers global leaders, including heads of government, defence and foreign ministers, parliamentarians, military leaders, and security experts, to discuss pressing security issues. This year, the conference focuses on geopolitical and security developments across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
During the conference, Dr Ng participated in the Main Panel Discussion titled “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific.” He was joined by notable figures such as the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo, Fu Ying, Founding Chair of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and US Senator Christopher Coons, a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Dr Ng highlighted the importance of all countries adhering to a common set of rules to maintain collective peace and stability.
In addition to his panel participation, Dr Ng engaged in bilateral discussions with key international figures, including European Union Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, and Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President. These meetings underscore Singapore’s commitment to fostering international dialogue and cooperation on security matters.
As the conference continues, Dr Ng’s contributions are expected to further Singapore’s role in promoting stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
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