Singapore to exercise ‘full rights’ in recovering armoured carriers: Defence Minister
By Justin Ong
Posted 29 Nov 2016 14:22
Updated 29 Nov 2016 14:30
SINGAPORE: Singapore will exercise its “full rights” in recovering the armoured vehicles that were seized by Hong Kong customs authorities, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Tuesday (Nov 29).
Shipping contractor APL will meet Hong Kong authorities later on Tuesday to discuss the matter, Dr Ng said. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are closely monitoring the outcome of the meeting and will decide on “an appropriate course of action” afterwards, he said.
“After this meeting, the reasons and legal basis for detention will be made clear. We have to wait for the outcome of the meeting.
“MINDEF (Ministry of Defence) and the Singapore Government will then commence proceedings to recover assets. We aim to comply with all regulations and then exercise our full rights in recovering our assets," Dr Ng said, speaking after a MINDEF event.
The nine SAF Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVs) have been impounded in Hong Kong since last Wednesday, when they were being shipped back to Singapore from Taiwan after being deployed in overseas training exercises.
"WE SHOULD NOT IMPUTE MOTIVES": NG
A Chinese spokesman on Monday stated China's opposition to countries having "any form of official exchanges with the Taiwan region, including military exchanges and cooperation".
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So what happens if China do not want to release the vehicles ? What will Singapore do ?