Remember past, but don't be trapped by it: DPM Gan

The region must never forget the price that comes with violence and war, nor take peace and prosperity for granted, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong wrote on social media on Sept 3, after attending a military parade in Beijing.

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"It is important that we remember the past and honour the sacrifices of the millions of lives lost... However, we must also look ahead and not be trapped by history," he wrote on Facebook.

"Singapore remains committed to working with all our partners to maintain regional peace and stability for our collective prosperity and progress," he added, noting that the region has come a long way since the end of World War II eight decades ago.