Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 2: Chong Kee Hiong on multilateralism and rules-based global order
As a small state with no natural resources and whose economy is highly dependent on trade, Singapore has benefited greatly from the conducive global environment brought about by the rules-based international order. It has also been a keen supporter of globalisation and free trade. MP Chong Kee Hiong said this in parliament on Monday (Mar 3). He noted, however, that the rules-based international order has been under immense stress from developments such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, tensions in the Middle East and recent tariff conflicts, which are detrimental to small states like Singapore. He wanted to know what Singapore is doing to support the upholding of the rules-based international order. He also wanted to know how Singapore is supporting international bodies that promote globalisation, which is critical for Singapore's survival and prosperity.
As a small state with no natural resources and whose economy is highly dependent on trade, Singapore has benefited greatly from the conducive global environment brought about by the rules-based international order. It has also been a keen supporter of globalisation and free trade. MP Chong Kee Hiong said this in parliament on Monday (Mar 3). He noted, however, that the rules-based international order has been under immense stress from developments such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, tensions in the Middle East and recent tariff conflicts, which are detrimental to small states like Singapore. He wanted to know what Singapore is doing to support the upholding of the rules-based international order. He also wanted to know how Singapore is supporting international bodies that promote globalisation, which is critical for Singapore's survival and prosperity.
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