“From time to time, the President or Ministers are invited to take up key positions in foreign and international organisations. Accepting such positions can enhance Singapore’s international standing and help to advance our national interest,” the statement said.
The city-state’s constitution currently bars the president from taking up public roles where the official acts in a private capacity. While the law does not impose such limitations to ministers, the bill seeks to put in place a similar legal framework “to ensure more comprehensive coverage”.
