Considerations in Evaluating Invitations for Singapore to Join New Multilateral Groups Such as Board of Peace

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what considerations Singapore will have in evaluating invitations from new multilateral groups such as the Board of Peace; and (b) whether Singapore will consider adopting a wait-and-see approach before joining any new multilateral groups.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: The Singapore Government is assessing the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace.