Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Chairman, I note the recent visit to Singapore by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The event marks a new chapter in relations across the Singapore Strait, one where our two countries can perhaps continue putting down some of the historical baggage accumulated over the years. I am heartenedContinue reading “Relationship with Malaysia”
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Singapore and US-China Relations
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Chairman, the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally last year outlined perhaps the most pessimistic assessment of US-China relations in recent memory. The Prime Minister was bleak and direct. US-China relations, which set the tone for global affairs, are worsening. Neither side expect relations to improve anytime soon and there is aContinue reading “Singapore and US-China Relations”
SINGAPORE’S POSITION ON PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S ACCESSION TO ASEAN
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what is Singapore’s position on Papua New Guinea’s possible accession to ASEAN; and (b) what are Singapore’s bilateral activities with Papua New Guinea. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Papua New Guinea was accorded the status of Special Observer in ASEAN in 1976 and has participated in ASEAN meetings inContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S POSITION ON PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S ACCESSION TO ASEAN”
CHECKS ON SINGAPORE COMPANIES TO PROHIBIT TRANSFER TO MYANMAR OF ITEMS WITH POTENTIAL MILITARY APPLICATION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding allegations in the report of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar dated 16 January 2023 claiming that Singapore functions as a “strategic transit point for potentially significant volumes of items” including raw materials that contribute towards military production by the Myanmar military, whether the GovernmentContinue reading “CHECKS ON SINGAPORE COMPANIES TO PROHIBIT TRANSFER TO MYANMAR OF ITEMS WITH POTENTIAL MILITARY APPLICATION”
ASEAN’S APPROACH TO DEALING WITH POLITICAL SITUATION IN MYANMAR
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to what extent there is disagreement among ASEAN member states over the approach to take regarding the political situation in Myanmar. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: ASEAN has taken a firm and consistent approach to the situation in Myanmar following the 1 February 2021 coup. The Five-Point Consensus was formulated byContinue reading “ASEAN’S APPROACH TO DEALING WITH POLITICAL SITUATION IN MYANMAR”
IMPACT OF MALAYSIA’S INTENDED LEGAL ACTION AT ICJ ON SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN AND AROUND PEDRA BRANCA
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether Malaysia’s intention to continue legal action at the International Court of Justice in the case concerning Singapore’s sovereignty over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge impacts Singapore’s existing and planned development and land reclamation works in and around Pedra Branca; and (b) ifContinue reading “IMPACT OF MALAYSIA’S INTENDED LEGAL ACTION AT ICJ ON SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN AND AROUND PEDRA BRANCA”
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE RECEIVED BY OVERSEAS MISSIONS OF MISSING OVERSEAS SINGAPOREANS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) in each of the last 10 years, how many requests for assistance are received by Singapore overseas missions for cases of overseas Singaporeans believed to be missing; and (b) what is the breakdown on the types of missing person cases for which help is sought. DrContinue reading “REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE RECEIVED BY OVERSEAS MISSIONS OF MISSING OVERSEAS SINGAPOREANS”
SINGAPOREANS REGISTERED AS BEING IN ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) how many Singaporeans are registered as being in (i) Armenia (ii) Azerbaijan (iii) Kyrgyzstan and (iv) Tajikistan respectively; and (b) whether the Ministry is in touch with the respective Singaporeans. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: On part (a) of the question, as of 2 October 2022, the numberContinue reading “SINGAPOREANS REGISTERED AS BEING IN ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN”
ASEAN’S RESPONSE TO LACK OF PROGRESS ON FIVE-POINT CONSENSUS ON MYANMAR
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) to what extent has the ongoing crisis in Myanmar affected the credibility of ASEAN in promoting peace and stability in the region; and (b) whether ASEAN is considering a joint effort to engage the Myanmar leadership at the highest levels. Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked theContinue reading “ASEAN’S RESPONSE TO LACK OF PROGRESS ON FIVE-POINT CONSENSUS ON MYANMAR”
PRIVILEGES, IMMUNITIES AND HOSPITALITY ACCORDED TO FORMER HEADS OF STATE OR HEADS OF GOVERNMENT VISITING OR TRANSITING THROUGH SINGAPORE
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what privileges, immunities and hospitality are accorded to former Heads of State or Heads of Government who visit or transit through Singapore; (b) whether any public resources are expended in such instances; and (c) whether the former Sri Lankan President was accorded any privileges, immunitiesContinue reading “PRIVILEGES, IMMUNITIES AND HOSPITALITY ACCORDED TO FORMER HEADS OF STATE OR HEADS OF GOVERNMENT VISITING OR TRANSITING THROUGH SINGAPORE”
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