About Guterres specifically, PM Wong praised the UN chief’s “steadfast” commitment to the rules-based multilateral system; “strong” advocacy for global equity and justice; and “tireless” efforts to strengthen multilateralism.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
Indian EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang focus on resolution of Ladakh row, now in 5th year
Ties between India and China nosedived following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.
G7 agrees to lend Ukraine USD 50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets
Some of this USD 50 billion loan could include contributions of nations supporting Ukraine in its efforts to push back Russia.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wraps up introductory visits to Brunei and Malaysia
Wong wrote on X: “As PM, I’ll continue to pay special attention to growing our global network of friends and lead our international engagements. Thanks to our Bruneian and Malaysian friends for the warm hospitality.”
Stage all set for Modi 3.0 as NDA unanimously names him leader; Biden sends congratulations
The NDA unanimously named Modi as its leader, with Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu being his key allies. Modi’s swearing-in is likely to be on June 8.
Zelenskyy invites Singapore PM Wong to Ukraine-led peace meet in Switzerland, lashes out at China
China, one of the key allies of Russia, was blamed by Zelenskyy for trying to disrupt the process of bringing peace to Ukraine by sharing military-grade technology with Russia.
Singapore brings together American and Chinese ministers of defence at Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, amid global strife
Taiwan was discussed between the two defence ministers. The Chinese military has carried out “punishment drills” around Taiwan, following the swearing-in of the new Taiwan president.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to go on early visit to Kuala Lumpur as part of ASEAN capitals tour
As the new Singapore PM, Lawrence Wong received a courtesy visit from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan.
China hints at agreeing to Dalai Lama return to Tibet, but says no talks on Tibetan autonomy
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was reacting to reports of the back-channel talks between the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Chinese government.
Delhi dials Tehran to save 17 Indian crew members of Israel-linked ship seized by Iran
The Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the Portuguese-flagged vessel was operated by the Zodiac Maritime Shipping Company, partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
