Be friends with all and enemies with none, but don't compromise national interests: Vivian Balakrishnan
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Ricky Lim ·
Posted on :-
13 Jul 2017
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
It is Singapore's interest to work with all Countries and keep the sea lane open for all - as Singapore trade with most if not all Countries.
And this is based on the principle of mutual benefits.
So making our stand clear is important for us to China, US or any other Countries.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We are consistent with our priniciple of :-
"Make friends with all and make no enemies".
"Forge mutual benefits with Win-Win outcome".
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13 Jul 2017
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
It is Singapore's interest to work with all Countries and keep the sea lane open for all - as Singapore trade with most if not all Countries.
And this is based on the principle of mutual benefits.
So making our stand clear is important for us to China, US or any other Countries.
Like · Reply · 14 mins
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We are consistent with our priniciple of :-
"Make friends with all and make no enemies".
"Forge mutual benefits with Win-Win outcome".
Like · Reply · 7 mins
Ricky Lim ·
Posted in :-
26 May 2017
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Let us put things in perspective.
China is our largest trading partners and Singapore is the largest investor in China.
But Singapore has also many large trading partners such as :-
(1) ASEAN
(2) FTA with US
(3) FTA with India
(4) FTA with Japan
(5) FTA with Australia, New Zealand
(6) Impending FTA with EU
(7) FTA with S Korea
and many trade with Countries all over the World ---- which comprise our vital trading partners and trade that contribute to our GDP.
While the importance of trade and relationship with China cannot be underestimated, our relationship with all the above must also be balanced.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
It is not a zero-sum game.
We cannot ignore the rest of the World - and solely cater for China alone.
Nor can we ignore China - and cater solely for the rest of the World.
China is important to Singapore.
The rest of the World is also equally important to Singapore.
We must be friends to all and adversaries to none.
This philossophy since independence must be upheld.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Singapore may be small.
But our Mind and our Heart - must be Big - and can accomdate the World to be our Friends with no Adversaries.
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26 May 2017
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Let us put things in perspective.
China is our largest trading partners and Singapore is the largest investor in China.
But Singapore has also many large trading partners such as :-
(1) ASEAN
(2) FTA with US
(3) FTA with India
(4) FTA with Japan
(5) FTA with Australia, New Zealand
(6) Impending FTA with EU
(7) FTA with S Korea
and many trade with Countries all over the World ---- which comprise our vital trading partners and trade that contribute to our GDP.
While the importance of trade and relationship with China cannot be underestimated, our relationship with all the above must also be balanced.
Like · Reply · Just now
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
It is not a zero-sum game.
We cannot ignore the rest of the World - and solely cater for China alone.
Nor can we ignore China - and cater solely for the rest of the World.
China is important to Singapore.
The rest of the World is also equally important to Singapore.
We must be friends to all and adversaries to none.
This philossophy since independence must be upheld.
Like · Reply · Just now
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Singapore may be small.
But our Mind and our Heart - must be Big - and can accomdate the World to be our Friends with no Adversaries.
Like · Reply · Just now
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