JAKARTA - Former Prime Minister of Singapore who is now serving as Senior Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, stated that the United States' actions in Venezuela raised serious concerns for small countries, including Singapore.
The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the US move in Venezuela.
Singapore reiterated its commitment to international law and the UN Charter which guarantees the independence and sovereignty of all countries, especially small countries.
The statement also stressed that Singapore consistently rejects actions that are contrary to international law, and hopes that the conflict in Venezuela can be resolved peacefully.
"The long-term consequences of US actions in Venezuela on the international system are something we need to be aware of. From the point of view of a small country, if the world works like that, then we face problems," Lee said at the Regional Outlook 2026 Forum, reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Thursday, January 8.
Lee emphasized that Singapore rejects military intervention in other countries because it is against international law and the UN Charter.
He said that although Venezuela is a "complicated" country and poses difficulties for the US, it cannot be used as an excuse for intervention or interference of one country against another.
On January 3, the United States launched a major attack on Venezuela and arrested President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and then took them to New York.
US President Donald Trump announced that the two would be tried for their alleged involvement in "narco-terrorism" and considered a threat, including to the US.
In response, the Caracas government called for an emergency meeting of the UN regarding the operation.
The Supreme Court of Venezuela then temporarily handed over the duties of the head of state to Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who was officially inaugurated as interim president in front of the National Assembly on January 5.
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