Singapore and the United Nations
| United Nations membership | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Full member |
| Since | September 21, 1965 |
| UNSC seat | Non-permanent |
| Permanent Representative | Burhanudeen Gafoor |
The Republic of Singapore officially became the 117th member of the United Nations (UN) after its independence on August 9, 1965. From 2001 to 2002, Singapore held a rotational seat on the United Nations Security Council and has participated in UN peacekeeping/observer missions in Kuwait, Angola, Kenya, Cambodia and Timor Leste.