Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
Veteran Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh has been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his extensive contributions to international diplomacy and the rule of law. The foundation recognized his pivotal role in maritime law negotiations and his long-standing commitment to peaceful global cooperation.
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Recognizing diplomatic achievements highlights the importance of international cooperation and the peaceful resolution of global conflicts.
The award foundation hailed Professor Tommy Koh as an exemplary leader in international diplomacy who spent decades advancing dialogue and peaceful resolutions among nations.
Veteran diplomat and lawyer Tommy Koh won the Ramon Magsaysay Award on Aug 31, 2026. (File photo: CNA/Raj Nadarajan) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
SINGAPORE: Veteran diplomat and lawyer Tommy Koh, 88, has won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, which is regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize.
Prof Koh was one of three recipients named by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) on Monday (Aug 31).
The foundation hailed Prof Koh as an exemplary leader in international diplomacy who spent decades advancing dialogue and peaceful resolutions among nations.
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