I believe that it is in Singapore's long-term interest to strengthen international law and morality, the international system for curbing the use of force and the institutions for the pacific settlement of disputes. Finally, I believe that it is in the interests of all nations to strengthen international co-operation and to make the world's political and economic order more stable, effective and equitable. — "Can Any Country Afford a Moral Foreign Policy?"
I firmly believe that it is in Singapore's long-term interest to fortify international law and morality, the international framework for curbing the use of force and the institutions for peaceful dispute resolution. Furthermore, I strongly advocate that it is in the interests of all nations to strengthen international collaboration and create a more stable, effective, and equitable global order.