SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reached out to nearly 100 Singaporeans and permanent residents in Nepal and Tibet to check on their safety and well-being following the devastating floods of Aug 26, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Thursday (Sep 10).
MFA is also providing consular assistance to the families of nine Singaporeans who are still missing, said Dr Balakrishnan in a written parliamentary reply.
Dr Balakrishnan was responding to questions from Member of Parliament Fadli Fawzi (WP-Aljunied GRC) on the number of Singaporeans who had sought and received assistance from MFA in relation to the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Mr Fadli had also asked whether MFA has assessed the need to increase Singapore’s network of consular missions overseas to enhance its ability to respond and assist Singaporeans when disasters hit.
In his response, Dr Balakrishnan noted that Singapore currently has a diplomatic footprint of more than 50 overseas missions, supported by a network of non-resident ambassadors and honorary consuls-general.
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