STATEMENT BY MS KAREN ONG, DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE TO THE UNITED NATIONS, ON AGENDA ITEM 109, ON MEASURES TO ELIMINATE INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, SIXTH COMMITTEE, 6 OCTOBER 2025

Madam Vice Chair,

1 At the outset, let me express Singapore’s appreciation for Singapore’s appreciation for the smooth conduct of the work of the Sixth Committee. Please be assured of our full support to you, to the Chair and Bureau members during this session. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report. 

2 Terrorism is a serious threat to international peace and security. The ever-shifting global terrorism landscape presents complex challenges that require the unstinting effort of the entire international community at the domestic, regional and international levels. 

3 Singapore remains committed to the global fight against terrorism. We are party to 15 international counter-terrorism agreements, and continue to firmly support the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the ongoing efforts of the General Assembly in regularly implementing and updating the Strategy. Singapore also continues to host the Counter-Terrorism Information Facility (CTIF), which works closely with partner countries in enhancing information exchange at the operational level to combat transnational terrorism, and strengthen regional peace and security. As President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) from 2022 to 2024, Singapore also led efforts to respond to emerging risks including the exploitation of crowdfunding platforms for terrorism financing. 

4 Public vigilance is critical to our domestic efforts to combat the threat of terrorism. Singapore’s 2025 Terrorism Threat Assessment keeps the Singapore public apprised of the nature and degree of the terrorism threat within our country. It also reiterates the importance of reporting early signs of radicalisation and suspicious activities to the authorities. It also encourages the public to learn more about the active role they can play in safeguarding Singapore from terrorism and extremism. We periodically update our National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism and the Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment, which reflects our continued commitment to countering terrorism financing threats and to maintaining a robust and up-to-date framework in this regard. 

Madam Vice Chair, 

5 The General Assembly last year recommended that this Committee establish a working group this session, with a view to finalising the process on the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism as well as discussions on the question of convening a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Jayantha Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka on his election as Chair of this very important working group. We look forward to working closely with others under his leadership so that this working group may achieve a consensual outcome on these important matters. 

6 I thank you very much for your attention. 

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