Immediate recognition of a Palestinian state may not help the Palestinian cause: Shanmugam

Recognition ‘likely to harm’ Palestinians, says Singapore minister

K Shanmugam says Singapore is ‘prepared in principle’ to recognise a Palestinian state but doubts it would ‘change facts on the ground’.

Immediate recognition of a Palestinian state may not help the Palestinian cause: Shanmugam

Several conditions would need to be met including having a viable government, said Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security.

Shanmugam cautions against immediate recognition of Palestine, citing potential harm to Palestinians

Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam has warned that the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state may not help Palestinians and could, in fact, cause further harm. According to CNA, the minister made these remarks on 2 September during the Middle East Institute’s annual conference, where he was asked about the conditions under which Singapore would recognise Palestinian statehood. His comments come amid reports…