Singapore's first priority is its Covid-19 situation at home, says Minister for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan addressing the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday (Sept 25, 2021). - AFP

WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's first priority is to control the Covid-19 pandemic at home and ensure healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said.

The issue of relaxation of travel curbs with Asean is being actively discussed, he told The Straits Times on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday (Sept 25).