Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 2: Sylvia Lim on Myanmar and ASEAN
In parliament on Monday (Mar 3), MP Sylvia Lim touched on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, highlighting the Five-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN to address the country’s situation. She pointed out that the Foreign Affairs Minister had stated that Singapore stands on principle. They include supporting a rules-based order, supporting international law, finding common cause with as many partners as possible and cooperating with close neighbours. She asked the minister to elaborate on how he intends to apply these principles to working more effectively with various parties and strengthening ASEAN mechanisms to facilitate peace in Myanmar and support the country's future reconstruction.
In parliament on Monday (Mar 3), MP Sylvia Lim touched on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, highlighting the Five-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN to address the country’s situation. She pointed out that the Foreign Affairs Minister had stated that Singapore stands on principle. They include supporting a rules-based order, supporting international law, finding common cause with as many partners as possible and cooperating with close neighbours. She asked the minister to elaborate on how he intends to apply these principles to working more effectively with various parties and strengthening ASEAN mechanisms to facilitate peace in Myanmar and support the country's future reconstruction.
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