A repeated call for peace, especially in Asia. This was Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen's central message at the 21st Shangri La Dialogue (SLD), held from 31 May to 2 Jun.
The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, held from 2 to 4 Jun, saw ministers from around the world meet in Singapore to discuss key defence and security issues.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen spoke on the US-China relationship, the importance of a rules-based order and the role of ASEAN as a regional security platform at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an agreement to renew the 1990 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding United States' Use of Facilities in Singapore on 24 Sep.