Singapore ready to recognise Palestine as a state at appropriate time: Vivian
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SINGAPORE — Singapore is prepared in principle to recognise Palestine as a state and will make this move at an appropriate time, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on July 2. Its key consideration in doing so is that such a move shoulSingapore ready to recognise Palestine as a state at appropriate time: Vivian
SINGAPORE — Singapore is prepared in principle to recognise Palestine as a state and will make this move at an appropriate time, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on July 2. Its key consideration in doing so is that such a move should help the progress towards peace and a negotiated two-state solution, he added. «In particular, there will need to be an effective Palestinian government that accepts Israel's right to exist and categorically rejects terrorism,» Dr Balakrishnan said. «Both sides have legitimate rights, and both peoples have a right to live in peace and dignity within secure borders.» He was responding to questions on Singapore's May 10 decision to vote for a United Nations (UN) resolution backing the admission of Palestine as a member of the world body, which it said was made after «serious and careful consideration». Read more