Vivian Balakrishnan on Nations should establish binding intern…

Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 2015); former ophthalmologist; PAP Member of Parliament; previously Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative

We must collectively formulate new rules and be prepared to create new institutions, if necessary, for new technologies. [...] We must explore all options, including the idea of a UN Framework Convention on AI Safeguards.

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Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, in Singapore’s national statement at the UN General Assembly, as reported by The Business Times on September 27, 2026. The report quotes him calling for collective new rules and a UN Framework Convention on AI Safeguards.

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Nations should establish binding international rules for AI safety and governance

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AI Verified Coverage: nations (‘collectively’), required action (‘must formulate new rules’), binding international mechanism (‘UN Framework Convention’), and AI safety (‘AI Safeguards’). Clear support. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Recorded ‘for’ matches: Balakrishnan says nations ‘must’ formulate rules and explore a UN Framework Convention on AI Safeguards. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified The Business Times’ September 27 report reproduces Balakrishnan’s UNGA remarks calling for collective new rules and a UN Framework Convention on AI Safeguards; source text confirms attribution and date. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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