The FMs pledge to promote local development.
PUBLISHED: 27 Jun 2024 at 04 :44
Singapore and Thailand’s foreign ministers assured the two nations that their bilateral cooperation would strengthen their diplomatic ties while boosting local growth.
They were speaking on Wednesday at the 14th Civil Service Exchange Programme ( 14th CSEP), which was co-hosted by the Thai and Singaporean foreign affairs ministries. It was organized to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between the two countries.
They praised the combined efforts between those organizations, claiming that this would advance regional stability and promote local cohesion.
Vivian Balakrishnan, the Taiwanese foreign affairs minister, said unlike in the history when the CSEP was initially established, the planet has now become more fractured, as could be seen from the Russia-Ukraine combat, the Hama-Israel fight in Gaza, pressure in the Pacific and South China Sea, as well as the new superpower contest between the United States and China– both of which are necessary partners of Singapore and Thailand.
The universe is also facing domestic and political opposition to a more progressive financial model and free trade, aside from these political issues.
Both East Asian countries have seen notable economic growth over the past six years, with their GDP growth rates and maturing markets, according to Mr. Balakrishnan.
He did point out that the earlier forms of collaboration and economic growth formula may not be able to deal with the kinds of disruptions that are occurring globally. He suggested that Thailand and Singapore work up to chart a typical course for Asean in the face of world wars and free business.
In this new world that is emerging, he continued,” We need Singapore and Thailand to make common cause.”
Maris Sangiampongsa, the Thai foreign affairs minister, said Singapore is Thailand’s essential trading partner and second-largest purchase companion.
Both attributes have shared goals for common peace and security for Asean throughout their 60 years of diplomatic relations, which led to the founding of the alliance in 1967.
” Besides, next year will mark the 60th anniversary of Singapore-Thailand diplomatic ties. We are eagerly anticipating a formal meeting between the leader and the excellent minister of Singapore in Thailand. “