Red Cross a reminder world can cooperate to tackle challenges: DPM

Spirit of partnership exemplified by Red Cross, Red Crescent critical in the years ahead, he says

- Rei Kurohi

 

At a time when the global multilateral order is under stress, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are a reminder that it is possible to forge a path of global cooperation to tackle shared challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday.

He noted that the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was actively involved in coordinating an international Covid-19 response, as well as providing support to communities hit by natural disasters and armed conflict, such as those in Malaysia, Haiti, the Philippines, Ukraine and Afghanistan.

“This spirit of global solidarity is an important value that Singapore holds dear,” Mr Heng said.

“While we are a small country, we believe in playing our part in contributing towards building a better world.”

Mr Heng, who is also Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, was addressing business leaders, donors and the media at the Shangri-La Hotel during a forum organised by the SRC on the future of humanitarian action.