By David Matthew
The signing of two memorandums of understanding between Singapore and the United States on February 1 demonstrates Singapore’s growing willingness to do two things: 1) take the lead in Southeast Asia as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; and 2) position itself as a key point of access for U.S. diplomacy in the region. The meeting between the nations also shows the value that the United States places on closer ties with Singapore as a way of integrating into Southeast Asia.
The joint statement issued by Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following their meeting makes clear that both countries gain value from an “enhanced political and economic dialogue.”
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