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Public records, press releases, schedules, or photographic evidence confirm that Jed Royal attended the Shangri‑La Sherpa dialogue in Singapore and that his visit was completed.
The claim is corroborated by an official U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) readout stating Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo‑Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah (Jed) P. Royal concluded a visit to Singapore to attend the IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue Sherpa meeting (18–20 January 2026). Multiple official and reputable sources confirm his attendance and that the Sherpa meeting took place in Singapore on those dates. Verdict: True — credible sources (DoD/DoD-affiliated reporting and event coverage) verify the statement.