Singapore and Indonesia will set up a joint task force to hold companies accountable for forest fires.
\n\nThe initiative was announced by Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir following talks with Singapore foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Oct 27 at a joint press conference.
\n\nIn announcing the proposed task force, Arrmanatha said that "smoke can cross borders, so can money", which is why he said it was important to follow the money trail these companies leave behind.
\n\nArrmanatha said the they discussed establishing a joint task force on "strengthening business responsibility".
\n\nHe said the proposed task force would facilitate information sharing, financial intelligence and cross-border evidence gathering with, and when possible, asset recovery.
\n\nVivian said that he had a fruitful discussion on strengthening Singapore and Indonesia's bilateral ties and tackling shared challenges, including the transboundary haze.
\n\nVivian noted that Singapore and Indonesia share an enduring partnership built on mutual trust and respect.
\n\n"We will continue to keep channels of communication open, including through a hotline between the ministries", Vivian said.
\n\nAppreciated the efforts of Indonesian President Prabowo
\n\nAccording to Vivian, the joint task force will ensure that there is "very close" coordination between Indonesia and Singapore, and expects the deterrent impact…
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