Asia has enjoyed relative peace and stability, but war in the region cannot be ruled out, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - As the country adjusts to a new era of more dangerous and troubled times, Singapore must ensure a strong and credible armed forces, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday.
He noted that Asia has enjoyed relative peace and stability for nearly 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and it may be hard for us to imagine how things can be different. He said Singapore will continue to build a network of friends to advance shared interests and strengthen its partnerships with all the major powers to keep them engaged in the region. “We will strive to preserve our sovereignty and the right to determine our own future, as we have done since our independence.”
Hariz Irfan Iszeraj, 22, an infantry officer who was one of eight Sword of Honour recipients. The award is given out to the top cadet of each vocation.
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