Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 1: Saktiandi Supaat on Singapore's defence diplomacy
As a small state, Singapore's defence depends not only on its will and ability to defend itself, but also the strategic friendships that it has with other nations, said MP Saktiandi Supaat. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 2), he wanted to know how the Singapore Armed Forces is working with its foreign counterparts to address common security challenges. He also asked about the principles guiding Singapore's defence diplomacy efforts and whether there will be more agreements for joint military exercises abroad.
As a small state, Singapore's defence depends not only on its will and ability to defend itself, but also the strategic friendships that it has with other nations, said MP Saktiandi Supaat. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 2), he wanted to know how the Singapore Armed Forces is working with its foreign counterparts to address common security challenges. He also asked about the principles guiding Singapore's defence diplomacy efforts and whether there will be more agreements for joint military exercises abroad.