PM Wong, Prabowo committed to ‘do what is necessary’ to tackle bilateral issues, including haze: Vivian Balakrishnan

Dr Balakrishnan said Indonesia and Singapore have a “common commitment” to the sanctity of contracts as it reflects the credibility and competitiveness of both sides.

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on xxx (File photo: Reuters/Edgar Su)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan confirmed on Wednesday (Oct 28) that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have communicated and set the political commitment to do whatever is needed to tackle bilateral challenges, including the haze issue.

"Communication has occurred at the highest level between my prime minister and President Prabowo,” said Dr Balakrishnan.

“And so you know, it sets the political commitment on both sides to do what is necessary, and now we'll have to implement those plans, execute that commitment," he added.

He did not give further details on what was discussed between both leaders.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Dr Balakrishnan was speaking to Singapore media following the conclusion of a two-day official visit to the Indonesian capital. During his visit, he had met with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Nasir on Tuesday and announced a joint task force to coordinate investigations into errant companies by sharing information and cross-border evidence. Singapore and Indonesia also announced a new hotline to handle any differences in bilateral issues. Tackling the haze issue is a “top national priority” for Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, said Mr Arrmanatha on Tuesday. “No border should shield those who profit from burning our forests,” he said. When asked about the gas contracts issue and how Indonesia and Singapore reached a consensus during his visit, Dr Balakrishnan said Singaporean and Indonesian ministers share a common commitment to the "sanctity of contract". On Oct 24, Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore to divert more supplies to domestic electricity needs. These cuts are within contractual limits, said Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia on Oct 26. Speaking at a convention by the People’s Action Party on Sunday, Mr Wong said Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, adding that Singapore’s gas importer will take the steps needed to protect its rights and interests. Dr Balakrishnan said on Wednesday: "All sides understand that there is a reason why signatures and contractual obligations matter … it goes to the credibility and the competitiveness of the economies on both sides." "Look at actions, not just at words … Contracts mean something, and the sanctity of contract is upheld. That's important."

Dr Balakrishnan was speaking to Singapore media following the conclusion of a two-day official visit to the Indonesian capital.

During his visit, he had met with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Nasir on Tuesday and announced a joint task force to coordinate investigations into errant companies by sharing information and cross-border evidence.

Singapore and Indonesia also announced a new hotline to handle any differences in bilateral issues.

Tackling the haze issue is a “top national priority” for Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, said Mr Arrmanatha on Tuesday.

“No border should shield those who profit from burning our forests,” he said.

When asked about the gas contracts issue and how Indonesia and Singapore reached a consensus during his visit, Dr Balakrishnan said Singaporean and Indonesian ministers share a common commitment to the "sanctity of contract".

On Oct 24, Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore to divert more supplies to domestic electricity needs.

These cuts are within contractual limits, said Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia on Oct 26.

Speaking at a convention by the People’s Action Party on Sunday, Mr Wong said Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, adding that Singapore’s gas importer will take the steps needed to protect its rights and interests.

Dr Balakrishnan said on Wednesday: "All sides understand that there is a reason why signatures and contractual obligations matter … it goes to the credibility and the competitiveness of the economies on both sides."

"Look at actions, not just at words … Contracts mean something, and the sanctity of contract is upheld. That's important."

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巴拉克里希南博士表示，印尼和新加坡对合同的神圣性有着“共同的承诺”，因为这反映了双方的信誉和竞争力。

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新加坡：新加坡外交部长维文·巴拉克里希南周三（10月28日）证实，总理黄循财和印尼总统普拉博沃·苏比安托已进行沟通，并作出政治承诺，将采取一切必要措施应对双边挑战，包括雾霾问题。

巴拉克里希南博士说：“我的总理和普拉博沃总统之间已经进行了最高级别的沟通。”

“所以你知道，这确立了双方的政治承诺，即采取必要的行动，现在我们必须实施这些计划，履行这一承诺，”他补充道。

他没有透露两位领导人会谈的具体内容。

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巴拉克里希南博士在结束对印尼首都为期两天的正式访问后，接受了新加坡媒体的采访。

访问期间，他于周二会见了印度尼西亚外交部长阿曼纳塔·纳西尔，并宣布成立联合工作组，通过共享信息和跨境证据来协调对违规公司的调查。

新加坡和印度尼西亚还宣布设立一条新的热线，以处理双边问题上的任何分歧。

阿曼纳塔先生周二表示，解决雾霾问题是印尼总统普拉博沃·苏比安托的“首要国家任务”。

他说：“任何边界都不应该保护那些从焚烧我们的森林中获利的人。”

当被问及天然气合同问题以及印尼和新加坡在他访问期间如何达成共识时，巴拉克里希南博士表示，新加坡和印尼的部长们对“合同的神圣性”有着共同的承诺。

10月24日，印尼开始减少对新加坡的天然气出口，以便将更多天然气供应用于满足国内电力需求。

印尼下游能源转型协调部长巴赫利尔·拉哈达利亚于10月26日表示，这些削减都在合同规定的范围内。

黄先生周日在人民行动党大会上发表讲话时表示，新加坡希望所有签署天然气供应商业合同的各方“履行其承诺”，并补充说，新加坡天然气进口商将采取必要措施保护其权利和利益。

巴拉克里希南博士周三表示：“各方都明白，签字和合同义务之所以重要是有原因的……这关系到双方经济体的信誉和竞争力。”

“要看行动，而不仅仅是言辞……合同是有意义的，合同的神圣性必须得到维护。这一点很重要。”

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