Singapore will be useful to all global partners but not be made use of, says foreign minister


Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stressed that Singapore's approach is one of consistency and honesty with the US and China. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Amid sharper rivalry between global powers and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, Singapore must hold fast to its fundamentals of staying open to all and being honest for business, said Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

Speaking at the FutureChina Global Forum on Sept 19, Dr Balakrishnan stressed that Singapore’s approach is one of consistency and honesty with both the United States and China.

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