S'pore reiterates its call for all sides to comply with international law, he said on Aug 7.
SINGAPORE - Singapore is gravely concerned that escalating tensions in the Middle East have put at risk efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and reiterates its call for all sides to comply with international law, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Aug 7.
“Singapore’s longstanding position on Israeli settlements has been clear and consistent: Singapore views the Israeli settlements as illegal under international law,” he said. “These settlements make it much harder to arrive at a viable two state solution.
Dr Balakrishnan noted that Singaporeans of all races, languages and religions have raised more than $17 million of assistance for Gaza to date, and that the Government has been able to work with partner countries in the Middle East to deliver this aid. Dr Balakrishnan said the Republic has such access because it is known to be fair-minded, does not grandstand, and is prepared to help wherever it can. But it should not overstep, or assume that it has a greater role than it can actually play “given that we are still far away and many steps removed from them”, he added.
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