CCTV ● Interview with Li Xianlong
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore is a small country surrounded by many big powers. This is a reality that will never change. Therefore, we must make up for the disadvantages., And run a high -efficiency system that is honest, trustworthy and respectful, and do wise things, so as to create the value of making a living for themselves, it also generates value to others, and attracts them to cooperate with Singapore.
Singapore must make friends with large and small countries, and through concentricity and creativity, play the ability of everyone, and rely on the efficient system to create value for themselves and others, in order to live as a small country in this worldCome down.
Singapore Prime Minister Li Xianlong recently accepted an exclusive interview with China CCTV high -end interview program, talking about Singapore's survival as a small country.
He said to the host Zou Yun that Singapore is a small country surrounded by many big powers. This is a reality that will never change. Therefore, we must make up for the disadvantages.Trusted and respectful and respectful systems, do wise things, so as to create the value of making a living for themselves, and also have value to others and attract them to cooperate with Singapore.
Li Xianlong pointed out that Singapore also has to make friends with many countries; if it can reach an important issue that can be concerned with each other's concerns, it will not only benefit Singapore's economy, but also help Singapore to establish a relationship network and enhance the world status.
He said that in the Asianan and the United Nations, Singapore is one of the smallest member states, but Singapore contributes to the process of Asianan's disciplinary process. It also leads the organization of the small country forum in the United Nations, so that the voices and concerns of the small country are concerned.
Can't determine the international situation but will work hard with other countries
In an interview broadcast on Friday (March 24), CCTV News Channel, Li Xianlong said that Singapore will establish a good relationship with neighboring countries and world countries, and even small countries in other regions."If you look at where our main market is, it will generally mention China, Europe and the United States; but if you ask who is our friends, these are our friends, but many small countries are also our friends."
For Singapore's role in international affairs, Li Xianlong said: "As a small country, we cannot determine the international situation and we must accept the current situation of the world, but we will work hard with other countries.Our appeal. "
According to the full -text record provided by the Prime Minister's Office, Li Xianlong also emphasized that Singapore defends the rules -based international system and the basic principles of the United Nations Charter.
He also explained why Singapore should clearly oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine and impose targeted sanctions on Russia.He said: "We are not hostile to Russia, nor is it the enemy of Russia, but we cannot support this behavior."
Li Xianlong emphasized that it is important to speak in the international order that can be paid to peaceful competition and coexistence in the establishment of large and small countries; Singapore must speak for international order, and also cooperate with other countries to make friends with large and small countries.He said: "We adhere to the principle rather than choose a certain party to stand, so we must follow the principles, consistent, and adhere to principles."
keeps the time keeping the time of the times and maintains successful values
Li Xianlong said: "This position is good for Singapore. We are friends with China, and in Europe, and as well as the United States, no matter what the world situation, we want to maintain this state."
Speaking of the vision of Singapore, Li Xianlong said that Singapore has built into a country with more and more national consciousness and recognition. It has more than a generation of prosperity. People want to see Singapore's future progress and development.
He believes that while keeping up with the times, we must also maintain the values, instincts and culture that make Singapore's uniqueness and success, and do not forget the origin while keeping pace with the times.
Li Xianlong reminded again that the world seems to be changing, but some constant facts must be kept in mind that Singapore is still a small country and still fragile.EssenceHe believes: "If you can do this, Singapore will succeed."
