Singapore was pleased to participate in the inaugural “Belt and Road” Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing this May. Singapore was represented by Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. Singapore is an early and strong supporter of the “Belt and Road” initiative. Our region needs enhanced public infrastructure and connectivity. The “Belt and Road” initiative complements the Master Plan for ASEAN Connectivity. We signed an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding on jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. We look forward to working with our Chinese friends to implement this MOU.