Singapore Gives $1 million to Palestine

faroukalhadad SG

Singapore will design a US$700,000 (S$1 million) technical assistance package administered by the Singapore Cooperation Programme as part of its support for the Palestinian people.

This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Balaji Sadasivan at the International Conference of Donors for the State of Palestine in Paris on Monday.

He said Singapore stands prepared to share its experience with Palestinian officials in areas that may be relevant to the 2008-2010 Palestinian Reform and Development Plan.

He added that Singapore has consistently taken a principled position in support of an independent Palestinian state and, at the same time, Singapore supports the right of Israel to live in security. - CNA/ch

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Miracles&Prophecies SG

Good to hear that.

While the Palestinian government is preoccupied with its internal friction and the issue with Israel, its people would certainly need some real help.

faroukalhadad SG

with the rise of things like islamic banking and such,

singapore is playing its cards well by making friends with the middle east

mhcampboy SG

So don't say we are pro israeli! Mr. Green

eagle SG

is that what LHL meant by his increase in salary will be donated to charity?

charlize SG

Haiz.

Even foreigners get more money and assistance than Singaporeans themselves. Laughing

jondizzle foshizzle SG

I’m pro Israeli lol

Dr Who SG

so many rich arab oil states can support fellow arabs

Singapore no need lah......Charity begins at home

mancha SG

The help given is insignificant, compared to the Palestinian delima, but the goodwill earned will be substantial.

X-Cliff SG

kaoz....1 million dollar..... u know sometimes i see those old ppl picking cans from rubbish bin i pity them.... if only the 1 million can be used to care for these old ppl Confused

HyperFocal SG

Oh... image & impressions are very important to the FAP, not ethics...

oxford mushroom SG

If there are more losers who do nothing but rant in this forum, there will be plenty more old ppl picking up rubbish years down the road Mr. Green

oxford mushroom SG

Thought we could have done far more. A wealthy country like Singapore could have given 10 million to the Palestinian people.

mhcampboy SG

Errmm helloooo...! Paycheck! Laughing