Visit by Senior Minister of State Sim Ann to Salzburg, Austria, 26 to 28 July 2023

Senior Minister of State (SMS), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development, Sim Ann visited Salzburg, Austria, from 26 to 28 July 2023 to attend the Salzburg Summit.

SMS Sim spoke on the ‘Global Policy’ panel, where she highlighted the need for countries to uphold the principles of the UN Charter and international law amidst challenging geo-political developments. She advocated greater dialogue and cooperation amongst major powers in tackling global issues and maintaining international stability, and the important role that Asia and Europe play in promoting such interactions. She also emphasised the opportunities and need for greater cooperation between Europe and our region. SMS Sim’s remarks are appended.

During her visit, SMS Sim met European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, and patron of the Salzburg Summit, Johannes Hahn, and had good discussions on the EU and ASEAN. SMS Sim also had a separate meeting with President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Harald Mahrer, and exchanged views on regional developments.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

28 JULY 2023

REMARKS BY SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE (SMS), MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIM ANN ON THE ‘GLOBAL POLICY’ PANEL AT THE SALZBURG SUMMIT, 27 JULY 2023  

Your Excellency, President Maia Sandu

Commissioner Johannes Hahn

Fellow Panelists

Excellencies

Ladies and Gentlemen

• Good morning, and thank you for the warm welcome. I thank Commissioner Hahn for giving me the opportunity to speak here today, and share with everyone the perspective of a small Southeast Asian state 10,000 km away from Salzburg.  .    .    .    .    .