Countries should find ways forward together, even if US is not involved: Singapore PM at end of G-20 trip


ADDIS ABABA: Countries should come together and find ways forward on their own, even if the United States is not involved in discussions or chooses not to be, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (pic) at the end of his trip to Africa, where he attended the Group of 20 Summit marked by the absence of US President Donald Trump.

But Singapore’s preference is still for America to be actively engaged in these conversations to shape the direction of global affairs, he said, adding that the US can join in “at any time” when it is ready.

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