SINGAPORE’S EXPLANATION OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON L.55 “PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON PEACEFUL USES IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY” AT THE 76TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST COMMITTEE, 3 NOVEMBER 2021 ​

Thank you, Mr Chair,

               I am taking the floor to explain my delegation’s vote in favour of draft resolution L.55 “Promoting International Cooperation on Peaceful Uses in the Context of International Security”. The resolution that we have just adopted is compatible with existing international arrangements for non-proliferation.

2             Singapore remains fully committed to the goal of non-proliferation. An effective non-proliferation regime requires cooperation at multiple levels, including at the global and regional levels. As responsible members of the international community, we must cooperate to establish a robust global export control regime to guard against illicit trafficking, without hampering legitimate trade between countries. In our view, discussions on this topic at the UN will complement the ongoing work of existing export control regimes and contribute to the strengthening of the global non-proliferation regime.

3             Thank you.

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