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Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 2: Desmond Choo on consular assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of consular assistance provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). MP Desmond Choo, who said this in Parliament on Thursday (Mar 3), stressed the need for MFA to continue to meet Singaporeans' demand for prompt and effective consular services. He wanted to know how MFA has improved its delivery of consular services, as well as the challenges it has faced. He also wanted to know if MFA sees a need to have ground presence in more countries. Amid the pandemic, he asked how MFA would assist Singaporeans who need to travel to countries whose borders remain closed.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of consular assistance provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). MP Desmond Choo, who said this in Parliament on Thursday (Mar 3), stressed the need for MFA to continue to meet Singaporeans' demand for prompt and effective consular services. He wanted to know how MFA has improved its delivery of consular services, as well as the challenges it has faced. He also wanted to know if MFA sees a need to have ground presence in more countries. Amid the pandemic, he asked how MFA would assist Singaporeans who need to travel to countries whose borders remain closed.

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