High Representative Josep Borrell concludes visit to Singapore
HR/VP Josep Borrell concluded his visit to Singapore, where he attended the Shangri-La Dialogue for a discussion on all the key security issues facing Asia and the wider world.
On 3rd June, he delivered this speech during the third plenary session titled ‘Resolving Regional Tensions.'
In the margins of the Dialogue, High Representative Borrell met Singapore's Defence Minister, Dr Ng Eng Hen, with whom he discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine and regional tensions in Asia. He also met Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong & Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
“It was good to hear Singapore’s perspective and discuss how EU and Singapore are true partners for all the issues that matter.” HR/VP said.
HR/VP Borrell also held a meeting with South Korea Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup and China’s Minister of Defence Li Shangfu on common security concerns, including Russia's war against Ukraine, Taiwan and South China Sea.
His media engagements included this interview with leading television network Channel NewsAsia.
Exclusive Interview with The Straits Times, Peace is not ‘no war’ and derisking has risks: Josep Borrell – Link
HR/VP writes on his Blog – “While we are facing a brutal war in Europe, the global competition between the US and China is being played out across the Indo-Pacific and especially in South East Asia. Earlier this week in Singapore, I discussed these growing tensions and how the EU can help promote stability and respect for agreed rules. We need to engage more with a region where, in many ways, the future of the planet is being decided.”
Tweet by the HR/VP on his visit to Singapore to discuss geopolitical challenges of the region.
Speech at Shangri La Dialogue
Media Report
Visit featured on EEAS Zone
