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Ideally, major powers should come together to coordinate their positions and work together to end conflicts and tackle changes such as climate change and nuclear proliferation, the prime minister said.

But there is a deep mistrust and distrust between the two America and Chinawith each country viewing the other as a strategic threat, he added.

Both countries are taking steps to strengthen their positions, so it will be harder to find common ground, Mr Wong said.

“These are the realities of the world we live in today and the dynamics will be with us for a while; We are not talking about one or two years and then things will improve. I think we may have to struggle with this for the next decade or more,” he said, adding that Singapore will find it harder to make a living. keep themselves safe.

Singaporeans will have different views on global developments, but must consider the larger national interest and take a united stand, the Prime Minister said.

“It is already difficult as a small country to make our voices heard. It will be even more difficult if our voice is diffuse and disjointed.”

By speaking with one voice on the world stage, Singapore will be valued as a safe, stable and reliable nation in an uncertain world, he added.