Ministers up ante in RI-Singapore row
Tensions continue to mount as an Indonesian senior minister takes a fresh swipe at Singapore over a gas supply cut, widening a diplomatic spat that stems from the regional haze crisis.
The diplomatic spat between Singapore and Indonesia over a gas supply cut has escalated, with Indonesian Coordinating Energy Transition Minister Bahlil Lahadalia escalating tensions further. The disagreement stems from the regional haze crisis, with both countries trading pointed remarks. Lahadalia defended Jakarta's decision to cut gas exports to Singapore, stating the move was within contractual limits and in line with President Prabowo Subianto's instructions.
He urged mutual respect and questioned the validity of the criticisms, hinting that the Singaporean energy ministry may not have reviewed the contracts. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong responded by urging all parties to honor their commitments, reaffirming Singapore's commitment to standing up for its national interests, despite the small share of Indonesian gas in Singapore's total daily demand.
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