Mr Chan: All International locations, Huge or Small, Have Shared Duty and Company

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing is in China from 15 to 18 September 2025 for his introductory go to and to attend the twelfth Beijing Xiangshan Forum. He attended the opening ceremony of the discussion board this morning and spoke on the second plenary session titled “Strategic Mutual Trust and Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region”.

In his speech, Mr Chan highlighted that every one international locations, huge and small, have company and a shared accountability to proceed reinforcing the worldwide rules-based order, in an more and more fragmented and unsure world. He stated, “Between major powers, competition and cooperation are not mutually exclusive. There is room for major countries to manage their differences and tackle global challenges together – from climate change to global health… Small states also have agency… we should consistently abide by the principles that underpin an open and inclusive rules-based order. That is the surest way to secure our survival and success in the long term.”

Mr Chan additionally reaffirmed Singapore’s dedication to working with like-minded companions for the widespread good. He emphasised that peace can by no means be taken with no consideration and Singapore will proceed to contribute to international stability by taking the facet of ideas. He stated, “In the security domain, we have pushed for constructive engagement between militaries to enhance mutual understanding. The uncertain geopolitical environment today makes this challenging, but even more vital… All of us can make the choice to safeguard a better life for future generations.”

Mr Chan’s go to to China underscores the longstanding, heat and pleasant bilateral defence relations between each international locations. Both defence institutions have common high-level exchanges, military-to-military interactions, tutorial exchanges and cross-attendance of programs.

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Speech by Minister for Defence at twelfth Xiangshan Forum Second Plenary on “Strategic Mutual Trust and Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region”