Singapore nominates Reena Lee for International Court of Justice seat, minister says
September 26, 2026 | United Nations, International
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Vivian Balak Krishnan said Singapore has nominated Reena Lee, its ambassador for international law, for election as a judge of the International Court of Justice and framed the nomination as part of Singapore's contribution to the rule of law.
"We now ask for the chance to serve the cause of the rule of law," Krishnan said, describing Singapore as an active practitioner and contributor to international law and noting the ICJ currently has its fullest docket in history.
The minister presented the nomination as consistent with Singapore's long-term engagement in international legal institutions and as a continuation of its efforts to strengthen the peaceful settlement of disputes through judicial means.
"We now ask for the chance to serve the cause of the rule of law," Krishnan said, describing Singapore as an active practitioner and contributor to international law and noting the ICJ currently has its fullest docket in history.
The minister presented the nomination as consistent with Singapore's long-term engagement in international legal institutions and as a continuation of its efforts to strengthen the peaceful settlement of disputes through judicial means.
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