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Singapore has contributed aircrafts and carry humanitarian material and conduct medical
evacuation operations.
As a responsible member of the international community, Singapore has made contributions to the multi-national effort to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq.
It is important that Singapore does our part within our means to help the international community see through the reconstruction of Iraq. Security and stability in the Gulf region has significant implications for issues that are critical to Singapore, such as the spread of terrorism.
We may be geographically distant from Iraq, but how the situation turns out there has a direct bearing on some of our most vital interests.

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http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2003/nov/10nov03_nr.html

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This ensures that Singapore and other countries like Iraq maintain a good relationship by helping one another in desperate times. This cooperation with other countries allows an opportunity for Singapore to pursue mutual interests. Also, by helping the Iraqi people to rebuild their lives will facilitate Iraq's reintegration into the global community, and provide the foundation for a better future for the Iraqi people, it could also prevent the spread of terrorism in Singapore as without a stable Iraq, there can be no stability in the Gulf region. Security and stability in the Gulf region has significant implications for issues that are critical to Singapore. Therefore I think it is a wise choice of Singapore to aid Iraq.
Having bilateral relations with other countries could increase their bonds and allow Singapore to gain world recognition and respect. Singapore will then be able to further promote political, economic and cultural ties with countries and will thus be able to speed up its economic and social development. This ensures Singapore to stay competitive and provide more opportunities for our citizens. As such, it will help us and our future.
Ultimately, having close relationships with other countries could boost Singapore’s defence tremendously. Singapore recognises that the situation in Iraq is still in transition and not yet stabilised, and there will be risks to the SAF servicemen as they carry out their mission to aid in Iraq's reconstruction. But Singapore cannot shy away from missions in support of the national interests and responsibilities as a member of the international community just because the mission carries some risks. This is because by helping other countries like Iraq, Singapore could greatly strengthen its defence. In the future, if Singapore face threats from its enemies, Singapore will be ensure that it will attain the support of other countries she have build a strong relationship with.

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