SINGAPORE: Singapore is "gravely concerned" about the United States' intervention in Venezuela on Saturday (Jan 3) and urged restraint by all parties.
"Singapore is deeply committed to international law and the principles of the UN Charter that safeguard the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states, especially small states," Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
"Singapore has consistently opposed actions contrary to international law by any parties, including foreign military intervention in any country."
It urged all parties to exercise restraint and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the situation in Venezuela in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
MFA said there are no Singaporeans e-registered with the ministry in Venezuela and Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel to the South American country.
The US carried out a lightning pre-dawn attack in which special forces grabbed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife – while air strikes pounded sites in and around the capital city Caracas – then whisked him out of the country.
US President Donald Trump said that the US will "run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves.
Maduro landed at a US military base shortly after nightfall, then was transported by helicopter to New York City, where the couple will face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Despite the success of the risky operation, what happens next is highly uncertain.
Trump said he was "designating people" from his cabinet to be in charge in Venezuela but gave no further details.
He also indicated US troops could be deployed, saying Washington is "not afraid of boots on the ground".
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"Singapore is deeply committed to international law and the principles of the UN Charter that safeguard the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states, especially small states," Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
"Singapore has consistently opposed actions contrary to international law by any parties, including foreign military intervention in any country."
It urged all parties to exercise restraint and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the situation in Venezuela in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
MFA said there are no Singaporeans e-registered with the ministry in Venezuela and Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel to the South American country.
The US carried out a lightning pre-dawn attack in which special forces grabbed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife – while air strikes pounded sites in and around the capital city Caracas – then whisked him out of the country.
US President Donald Trump said that the US will "run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves.
Maduro landed at a US military base shortly after nightfall, then was transported by helicopter to New York City, where the couple will face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Despite the success of the risky operation, what happens next is highly uncertain.
Trump said he was "designating people" from his cabinet to be in charge in Venezuela but gave no further details.
He also indicated US troops could be deployed, saying Washington is "not afraid of boots on the ground".
Continue reading...