Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms …
Apr 12, 2024 · Bangkok, Thailand – Singapore has responded to United Nations pressure by cracking down on sales of weapons through its territory to Myanmar, delivering a serious blow to the embattled...
Myanmar–Singapore relations - Wikipedia
Myanmar–Singapore relations are bilateral relations between Myanmar and Singapore. The two countries have a shared history as former British colonies. During the 20th century, authoritarian Burmese governments formed a strong bond with Singapore as a key friendly trading partner in the wake of much of the world condemning the Burmese junta ...
S’pore does not ban trade with Myanmar, but ... - The Straits Times
Nov 18, 2024 · Singapore has not imposed a general trade ban on Myanmar as it does not want to worsen the suffering of people in the country, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore - Myanmar
Since 2001, Singapore has been supporting Myanmar’s human resource development through the Singapore Cooperation Programme and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration.
THE COMPLEXITY IN SINGAPORE-MYANMAR RELATIONS - RSIS
Aug 14, 2024 · Singapore has attempted to position itself towards Myanmar by drawing a fine line between sustaining political pressure as part of ASEAN’s response and ensuring that collective actions do not negatively impact Myanmar citizens.
Arms exports from Singapore-based entities to Myanmar junta
Jun 27, 2024 · The flow of weapons and military supplies from Singapore-based entities to Myanmar has “dropped dramatically” following a government probe, said United Nations rights envoy Tom Andrews in a new...
Singapore will stop arms transfers without blocking legitimate …
Jun 29, 2024 · SINGAPORE – Singapore will continue with efforts to prevent the Myanmar junta from accessing military supplies through the Republic while being mindful about not blocking legitimate trade and...
Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
Feb 1, 2022 · Singapore remains deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, and disappointed by the lack of progress in the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore - 20230214 PQ
Feb 14, 2023 · In June 2021, Singapore also voted in favour of UN General Assembly Resolution 75/287 entitled “The Situation in Myanmar”. This resolution called on the UN Member States to “prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar”.
S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Singapore has taken a principled position against the Myanmar military’s use of lethal force against unarmed civilians and has worked to prevent the flow of arms into the country as called for in...