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SINGAPORE - Given Singapore s deep friendships with both the United States and China, it is inevitable that the Republic will feel the tug of great power competition from time to time, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (March 1).
He noted: It is normal for two superpowers to try to influence others into their way of thinking. But I want to stress that it is normal - in fact, it is imperative - for Singapore, or for any other countries for that matter, to want to be able to choose for ourselves, instead of being forced into making decisions by other people.
Violence, in particular live rounds, should not be used on unarmed civilians in Myanmar: Balakrishnan Toggle share menu
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Violence, in particular live rounds, should not be used on unarmed civilians in Myanmar: Balakrishnan
Protesters are seen in downtown Sule in Yangon, Myanmar on Feb 17, 2021. (Photo: Naung Kham)
18 Feb 2021 05:40PM (Updated:
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SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday (Feb 18) that there should be no violence against unarmed civilians in Myanmar, adding that live rounds should not be fired on them under any circumstances.
Singapore s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement that Dr Balakrishnan met with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, who was in Singapore for a two-day visit, and both ministers expressed “grave concern” over the ongoing developments in Myanmar.