Vivian's visit in Jakarta has resulted in a few constructive approaches, he said.
\n\nSingapore Prime Minister’s Office website
\n\nSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have communicated.
\n\nThis sets the political commitment on both sides to "do what is necessary" on issues, including haze.
\n\nThis was shared by Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan as he gave a doorstop to Singapore media in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 28.
\n\nIt was previously reported that Vivian would be meeting President Prabowo that afternoon, but no details were released.
\n\nWhen asked how the meeting went, Vivian said that he was not at liberty to discuss the details.
\n\nBut he assured that communication has "occurred at the highest level" between PM Wong and President Prabowo.
\n\n"Now we have to implement those plans, execute that commitment," he said.
\n\nA joint task force on haze had been announced set up a joint task force to hold companies accountable for forest fires.
\n\nAt the start of the doorstop, Vivian emphasised the need to ensure "high-level direct communication between governments", especially when transboundary events occur.
\n\nThat was one of the reasons why he made this visit to Jakarta on Oct. 27 — to seek direct explanations…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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