Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Urgent Notice: Email Service Disruption

Due to an ongoing disruption affecting Microsoft services, our replies to emails will be delayed.

For urgent Consular assistance, please call +65 6379 8000

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Others

MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the Russian Parliament’s ratification of a treaty joining Crimea to Russia on 21 March 2014

21 March 2014

Country

-

In response to media queries on the Russian Parliament’s ratification of a treaty joining Crimea to Russia on 21 March 2014, the MFA Spokesman said: “Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam set out...

This article has been migrated from an earlier version of the site and may display formatting inconsistencies.


In response to media queries on the Russian Parliament’s ratification of a treaty joining Crimea to Russia on 21 March 2014, the MFA Spokesman said:

“Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam set out Singapore’s position clearly in Parliament on 5 March 2014.  Singapore opposes the annexation of any country or territory as it contravenes international law.  We also object to any unprovoked invasion of a sovereign country under any pretext.  Singapore affirms the principles of respect for territorial integrity, non-interference in the domestic affairs of a sovereign nation, respect for sovereignty and the rule of law.  Singapore therefore opposes the annexation of Crimea into Russia.  All parties should respect international law, and take steps to de-escalate tensions and resolve the crisis peacefully.”


.         .         .         .         .


MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
21 MARCH 2014