Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on 28 September 2024. In this speech, he reiterated several times that Singapore was a “small state” and, as such, saw a rules-based world as an absolute necessity, not an optional luxury.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
Why does Russia matter to India so much? Jaishankar sums it up for US audience
Explaining the India-Russia ties to the American audience, Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar summed it up in three words: geopolitics, military, and economics. He was speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York City.
Ukraine may soon fire Storm Shadow cruise missiles, other long-range weapons deep into Russia, as hinted after Kyiv talks with US, UK
Among weapons that Ukraine would most likely be allowed to fire at Russia, if restrictions are lifted, is the Storm Shadow cruise missile, a product of collaboration between the UK and France, with a reported range of 190 miles (300km).
PM Wong conveys to UN chief António Guterres his “deep appreciation” of support given to small states
About Guterres specifically, PM Wong praised the UN chief’s “steadfast” commitment to the rules-based multilateral system; “strong” advocacy for global equity and justice; and “tireless” efforts to strengthen multilateralism.
Indian EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang focus on resolution of Ladakh row, now in 5th year
Ties between India and China nosedived following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.
G7 agrees to lend Ukraine USD 50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets
Some of this USD 50 billion loan could include contributions of nations supporting Ukraine in its efforts to push back Russia.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wraps up introductory visits to Brunei and Malaysia
Wong wrote on X: “As PM, I’ll continue to pay special attention to growing our global network of friends and lead our international engagements. Thanks to our Bruneian and Malaysian friends for the warm hospitality.”
Stage all set for Modi 3.0 as NDA unanimously names him leader; Biden sends congratulations
The NDA unanimously named Modi as its leader, with Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu being his key allies. Modi’s swearing-in is likely to be on June 8.
Zelenskyy invites Singapore PM Wong to Ukraine-led peace meet in Switzerland, lashes out at China
China, one of the key allies of Russia, was blamed by Zelenskyy for trying to disrupt the process of bringing peace to Ukraine by sharing military-grade technology with Russia.
Singapore brings together American and Chinese ministers of defence at Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, amid global strife
Taiwan was discussed between the two defence ministers. The Chinese military has carried out “punishment drills” around Taiwan, following the swearing-in of the new Taiwan president.
