Singapore Convention on Mediation more important amid Covid-19 pandemic: Shanmugam

Singapore

THERE is even greater need for a good dispute resolution mechanism now, with the Covid-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism issues leading to more disputes, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

In this context, the Singapore Convention on Mediation has taken on more significance, he said on Tuesday. The United Nations' international trade dispute treaty came into force in September last year.