Senior Minister (SM) and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean is on a working visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories and met Israeli and Palestinian leaders on 10 July 2023.
SM Teo called on President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. They reaffirmed the longstanding relations between Singapore and Israel. They agreed that the establishment of the Singapore Embassy in Tel Aviv in October 2022 would facilitate the deepening of collaboration in emerging areas such as AI, agri-tech and digitalisation. SM Teo also met senior Israeli officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
SM Teo called on Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (PA PM) Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh in Ramallah. SM Teo and PM Shtayyeh reaffirmed the warm ties between Singapore and the PA, and welcomed the establishment of the Singapore Representative Office (SRO) in Ramallah in October 2022 to better coordinate capacity-building efforts. SM Teo reiterated Singapore’s continued support for the PA’s capacity-building efforts through the Singapore Cooperation Programme, including the Enhanced Technical Assistance Package (ETAP) for the Palestinians. SM Teo informed PM Shtayyeh that Singapore would be contributing US$50,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East’s (UNRWA) humanitarian relief efforts for civilians in Jenin.
In his meetings, SM Teo exchanged views on regional and international issues including the Middle East Peace Process. SM Teo reiterated Singapore’s longstanding and principled support for a negotiated two-state solution, consistent with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, with Israelis and Palestinians living side-by-side in peace and security. This would be the only viable option to achieve a durable, just and comprehensive solution.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
11 JULY 2023
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean’s call on Israeli President Isaac Herzog, 10 July 2023
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Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean’s call on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 10 July 2023
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Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean’s call on Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh, 10 July 2023
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