UNSC

To demonstrate Singapore's willingness to take on additional responsibilities in support of the UN and its activities, Singapore bid for and was elected to a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the first time in 2000.  Singapore's term was from 2001 to 2002.

During our term on the Security Council, Singapore's approach was guided by our consistent support for principles of international law, observance of the UN Charter and compliance with resolutions of the Security Council. Singapore sought to bring the perspective of small states to the work of the Council and to reflect the concerns of developing countries. Singapore also tried to make the Council more transparent and accountable to the larger UN membership. Finally, Singapore sought to improve the credibility of the Security Council by making it more effective and responsive and in the long run, create a situation where the interests of small states are served by a Council which operates in a norm-based system. Singapore continues to play an active role in ongoing efforts to improve the Security Council’s working methods.

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