Iwona Piórko
@iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
Ambassador of the European Union to Singapore
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Arrived in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.
I am looking forward to meeting Singaporean leaders and the defence community to deepen ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Our security relies on strong partnerships and rules-based cooperation.
I am looking forward to meeting Singaporean leaders and the defence community to deepen ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Our security relies on strong partnerships and rules-based cooperation.
May 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Arrived in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.
I am looking forward to meeting Singaporean leaders and the defence community to deepen ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Our security relies on strong partnerships and rules-based cooperation.
I am looking forward to meeting Singaporean leaders and the defence community to deepen ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Our security relies on strong partnerships and rules-based cooperation.
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Excellent exchange with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam today in Singapore.
The EU is a reliable partner for the region — and we are closer than ever to Singapore, united by a shared vision of a rules-based international order.
The EU is a reliable partner for the region — and we are closer than ever to Singapore, united by a shared vision of a rules-based international order.
May 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Excellent exchange with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam today in Singapore.
The EU is a reliable partner for the region — and we are closer than ever to Singapore, united by a shared vision of a rules-based international order.
The EU is a reliable partner for the region — and we are closer than ever to Singapore, united by a shared vision of a rules-based international order.
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With Team Europe at Shangri-La Dialogue – strongly united in our support for Ukraine and committed to building global partnerships.
Together, we are stronger.
Together, we are stronger.
May 31, 2025 at 6:27 AM
With Team Europe at Shangri-La Dialogue – strongly united in our support for Ukraine and committed to building global partnerships.
Together, we are stronger.
Together, we are stronger.
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If you reject unilateralism, bullying and aggression.
If you choose instead cooperation, shared prosperity and security,
the EU will always be by your side.
Extract from my speech at Shangri-La Dialogue ↓
If you choose instead cooperation, shared prosperity and security,
the EU will always be by your side.
Extract from my speech at Shangri-La Dialogue ↓
May 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
If you reject unilateralism, bullying and aggression.
If you choose instead cooperation, shared prosperity and security,
the EU will always be by your side.
Extract from my speech at Shangri-La Dialogue ↓
If you choose instead cooperation, shared prosperity and security,
the EU will always be by your side.
Extract from my speech at Shangri-La Dialogue ↓
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Read the full speech here ↓ www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/speech-...
Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Esteemed guests, Dear Ministers, it is an honour to be sharing the stage with you. Thanks to the International Institute for Strategic Studies for your work in organising such a great meeting of min...
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May 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Read the full speech here ↓ www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/speech-...
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new team sworn in last night.
The EU is looking forward to working together to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
The EU is looking forward to working together to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
May 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new team sworn in last night.
The EU is looking forward to working together to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
The EU is looking forward to working together to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
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Powerful screening of 🇺🇦 film ‘Diagnosis: Dissent’ at the 34th European Film Festival #EUFF in Singapore.
Ukraine is at the heart of Europe. Amb. @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social joined Amb. Kateryna Zelenko in opening this tribute to all brave fighters for freedom.
#StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope
Ukraine is at the heart of Europe. Amb. @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social joined Amb. Kateryna Zelenko in opening this tribute to all brave fighters for freedom.
#StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope
May 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Powerful screening of 🇺🇦 film ‘Diagnosis: Dissent’ at the 34th European Film Festival #EUFF in Singapore.
Ukraine is at the heart of Europe. Amb. @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social joined Amb. Kateryna Zelenko in opening this tribute to all brave fighters for freedom.
#StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope
Ukraine is at the heart of Europe. Amb. @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social joined Amb. Kateryna Zelenko in opening this tribute to all brave fighters for freedom.
#StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope
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Today the world marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOT – and we celebrate the power of communities.
We stand with the LGBTIQ+ community in Singapore and around the world. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and pride.
#IDAHOT2025 #EU4LGBTIQ
We stand with the LGBTIQ+ community in Singapore and around the world. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and pride.
#IDAHOT2025 #EU4LGBTIQ
May 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Today the world marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOT – and we celebrate the power of communities.
We stand with the LGBTIQ+ community in Singapore and around the world. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and pride.
#IDAHOT2025 #EU4LGBTIQ
We stand with the LGBTIQ+ community in Singapore and around the world. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and pride.
#IDAHOT2025 #EU4LGBTIQ
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Delighted to celebrate #EuropeDay in Singapore once more.
Thank you, Minister Grace Fu, for honouring us with your presence.
In a more turbulent world, Singapore is our ever closer partner.
#TeamEurope thanks you for your support. 🇪🇺🤝🇸🇬
Thank you, Minister Grace Fu, for honouring us with your presence.
In a more turbulent world, Singapore is our ever closer partner.
#TeamEurope thanks you for your support. 🇪🇺🤝🇸🇬
May 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Delighted to celebrate #EuropeDay in Singapore once more.
Thank you, Minister Grace Fu, for honouring us with your presence.
In a more turbulent world, Singapore is our ever closer partner.
#TeamEurope thanks you for your support. 🇪🇺🤝🇸🇬
Thank you, Minister Grace Fu, for honouring us with your presence.
In a more turbulent world, Singapore is our ever closer partner.
#TeamEurope thanks you for your support. 🇪🇺🤝🇸🇬
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Big thanks to colleagues at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, DG TRADE and other @ec.europa.eu services & my team" 2/2
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May 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Big thanks to colleagues at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, DG TRADE and other @ec.europa.eu services & my team" 2/2
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— @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
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"The signing of the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, the first of its kind, less than two years since the launch of negotiations, has been made possible thanks to great teams on both sides. 1/2
May 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
"The signing of the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, the first of its kind, less than two years since the launch of negotiations, has been made possible thanks to great teams on both sides. 1/2
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Congratulations from President of the European Council @antoniolscosta.bsky.social and President of the European Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the general elections.
May 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Congratulations from President of the European Council @antoniolscosta.bsky.social and President of the European Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the general elections.
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on his election. I wish him and his new government in Singapore all the best for their mandate. The EU is keen to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
May 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on his election. I wish him and his new government in Singapore all the best for their mandate. The EU is keen to further strengthen and deepen our important partnership.
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Congratulations to Lawrence Wong and his party on their victory today.
We greatly value our excellent cooperation with Singapore.
Our partnership is deepening, in trade and investment, and also defence, security, innovation.
Because there is so much more we can do together.
We greatly value our excellent cooperation with Singapore.
Our partnership is deepening, in trade and investment, and also defence, security, innovation.
Because there is so much more we can do together.
May 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Congratulations to Lawrence Wong and his party on their victory today.
We greatly value our excellent cooperation with Singapore.
Our partnership is deepening, in trade and investment, and also defence, security, innovation.
Because there is so much more we can do together.
We greatly value our excellent cooperation with Singapore.
Our partnership is deepening, in trade and investment, and also defence, security, innovation.
Because there is so much more we can do together.
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This morning, Ambassador Iwona Piórko expressed her condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
In Europe as in Singapore, his compassion and his leadership in defending human dignity will leave a lasting legacy.
In Europe as in Singapore, his compassion and his leadership in defending human dignity will leave a lasting legacy.
April 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
This morning, Ambassador Iwona Piórko expressed her condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
In Europe as in Singapore, his compassion and his leadership in defending human dignity will leave a lasting legacy.
In Europe as in Singapore, his compassion and his leadership in defending human dignity will leave a lasting legacy.
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President Ursula von der Leyen had a warm call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
See details in the read-out👇
See details in the read-out👇
Very good phone call with Lawrence Wong.
Singapore is a like-minded partner.
I look forward to deepening our partnership – from security and defence to innovation.
And to exploring closer trade cooperation with the wider region #CPTPP
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Singapore is a like-minded partner.
I look forward to deepening our partnership – from security and defence to innovation.
And to exploring closer trade cooperation with the wider region #CPTPP
Read-out ↓
europa.eu/!xx9b9v
April 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
President Ursula von der Leyen had a warm call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
See details in the read-out👇
See details in the read-out👇
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We warmly invite you to join us for a celebration of contemporary cinema at our European Film Festival.
The opening of month-long EUFF on 23 April deepens our partnership with Singapore filmmakers with Six at Sixty #SG60 screening.
Don’t miss the #TeamEurope movie magic🎬
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The opening of month-long EUFF on 23 April deepens our partnership with Singapore filmmakers with Six at Sixty #SG60 screening.
Don’t miss the #TeamEurope movie magic🎬
youtu.be/fbYhS7oLHYQ?...
European Film Festival 2025 EUFF in Singapore: Trailer
YouTube video by EU In Singapore
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April 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We warmly invite you to join us for a celebration of contemporary cinema at our European Film Festival.
The opening of month-long EUFF on 23 April deepens our partnership with Singapore filmmakers with Six at Sixty #SG60 screening.
Don’t miss the #TeamEurope movie magic🎬
youtu.be/fbYhS7oLHYQ?...
The opening of month-long EUFF on 23 April deepens our partnership with Singapore filmmakers with Six at Sixty #SG60 screening.
Don’t miss the #TeamEurope movie magic🎬
youtu.be/fbYhS7oLHYQ?...
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Here’s what awaits you at the European Union Pavilion at Asia’s leading F&B event Food & Hotel Asia now on at Singapore Expo.
#TeamEurope at the EU Pavilion launch yesterday.
Watch this highlights reel & visit to discover the uniqueness & diversity of #EUAgriFood
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKo...
#TeamEurope at the EU Pavilion launch yesterday.
Watch this highlights reel & visit to discover the uniqueness & diversity of #EUAgriFood
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKo...
FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 Day 1 Highlights
YouTube video by Food&HotelAsia
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April 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Here’s what awaits you at the European Union Pavilion at Asia’s leading F&B event Food & Hotel Asia now on at Singapore Expo.
#TeamEurope at the EU Pavilion launch yesterday.
Watch this highlights reel & visit to discover the uniqueness & diversity of #EUAgriFood
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKo...
#TeamEurope at the EU Pavilion launch yesterday.
Watch this highlights reel & visit to discover the uniqueness & diversity of #EUAgriFood
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKo...
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📍Don't miss the European Union Pavilion at FHA - Food & Beverage 2025
🗓️8 to 11 April
📍At Singapore Expo
The EU Pavilion presents an exciting showcase of Europe’s rich & diverse agri-food products.
@iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
tells you more about it in this interview
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fhafnb.com/fha-insider/...
🗓️8 to 11 April
📍At Singapore Expo
The EU Pavilion presents an exciting showcase of Europe’s rich & diverse agri-food products.
@iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
tells you more about it in this interview
⤵️
fhafnb.com/fha-insider/...
April 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
📍Don't miss the European Union Pavilion at FHA - Food & Beverage 2025
🗓️8 to 11 April
📍At Singapore Expo
The EU Pavilion presents an exciting showcase of Europe’s rich & diverse agri-food products.
@iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
tells you more about it in this interview
⤵️
fhafnb.com/fha-insider/...
🗓️8 to 11 April
📍At Singapore Expo
The EU Pavilion presents an exciting showcase of Europe’s rich & diverse agri-food products.
@iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social
tells you more about it in this interview
⤵️
fhafnb.com/fha-insider/...
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During her visit to Singapore, @ec.europa.eu Director-General for Mobility & Transport @magdakopczynska.bsky.social joined CNBC‘s SquawkBox Asia to talk about Europe's innovation drive.
Watch here ➡️ www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Watch here ➡️ www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Brussels prioritizes fair competition and tech leadership in EV push: European Commission
European Commission’s Director-General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczynska indicates that as Chinese electric vehicle presence grows, Brussels pushes long-term competitiveness through digital...
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March 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
During her visit to Singapore, @ec.europa.eu Director-General for Mobility & Transport @magdakopczynska.bsky.social joined CNBC‘s SquawkBox Asia to talk about Europe's innovation drive.
Watch here ➡️ www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
Watch here ➡️ www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
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Great to welcome President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Brussels.
Singapore is one of our most trusted partners.
We stand together for a rule-based global order and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
We want to do more together in security and defence.
So let's expand our partnership.
Singapore is one of our most trusted partners.
We stand together for a rule-based global order and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
We want to do more together in security and defence.
So let's expand our partnership.
March 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Great to welcome President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Brussels.
Singapore is one of our most trusted partners.
We stand together for a rule-based global order and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
We want to do more together in security and defence.
So let's expand our partnership.
Singapore is one of our most trusted partners.
We stand together for a rule-based global order and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
We want to do more together in security and defence.
So let's expand our partnership.
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Ambassador @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social was honoured to attend the President's Annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, at the National Gallery. 1/2
March 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ambassador @iwonapiorkoeu.bsky.social was honoured to attend the President's Annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, at the National Gallery. 1/2
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During my speech at the 🌬️ TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, I called for a just and equitable transition to green shipping.
We will work together to develop a new international framework for training and working and living conditions for seafarers. Re-skilling and up-skilling are also key.
We will work together to develop a new international framework for training and working and living conditions for seafarers. Re-skilling and up-skilling are also key.
March 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
During my speech at the 🌬️ TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, I called for a just and equitable transition to green shipping.
We will work together to develop a new international framework for training and working and living conditions for seafarers. Re-skilling and up-skilling are also key.
We will work together to develop a new international framework for training and working and living conditions for seafarers. Re-skilling and up-skilling are also key.
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Valuable exchange with Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General of Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority ahead of the ICAO’s 42nd assembly at the end of the year.
🛫 Aviation unites the EU and Singapore, and we will keep working toward enhanced connectivity & sustainability.
🛫 Aviation unites the EU and Singapore, and we will keep working toward enhanced connectivity & sustainability.
March 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Valuable exchange with Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General of Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority ahead of the ICAO’s 42nd assembly at the end of the year.
🛫 Aviation unites the EU and Singapore, and we will keep working toward enhanced connectivity & sustainability.
🛫 Aviation unites the EU and Singapore, and we will keep working toward enhanced connectivity & sustainability.