'New space for middle powers to play a more active role': President Lee

Q What can middle powers like South Korea and Singapore do to forge new pathways in these turbulent times with a changing world order?

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A The current global crisis is complex and multifaceted. Longstanding international norms and institutions are under strain, while a new world order is rapidly taking shape.

Paradoxically, this moment of transition opens new space for middle powers to play a more active role.

Both (our countries) have consistently upheld the rules-based international order and free trade. I hope (they) will continue to lead in shaping the shared values and principles that the international community should pursue in the years ahead, particularly through multilateral cooperation in an era of change.

Q South Korea and Singapore will upgrade relations to a strategic partnership level as they mark 50 years of bilateral relations. What will be the key deliverables from the strategic partnership?