The world is becoming a more dangerous place for small states, he says.
PM Lawrence Wong says that by working together, small states can make their collective voices heard and amplify their influence.
“Such a scenario would undermine the very principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, which are the lifelines for small states to safeguard our interests.” PM Wong said small states are not without agency, nor are they passive bystanders. What they lack in size can be made up for in agility, resourcefulness and cooperation.
The report, launched in conjunction with the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, examines how small states can increase their autonomy and agency in an ever-changing global landscape. Among its recommendations are for small states to reinforce the fundamental principles of international cooperation by calling out violations of the UN Charter, and to expand and strengthen diverse cross-regional coalitions for global governance by building consensus and widening the group of countries invested in overcoming polarisation as a global priority.
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