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Evgeniy Ambrosov mentioned that his objective as a chairman coincided with the work of the Council s earlier leaders. The objective implied the development of cooperation between companies in the Arctic
May 21, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced the Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021, legislation that would establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs. The newly created Arctic Ambassador would work with partner nations to maintain peace and stability while encouraging environmentally sustainable natural resource management and economic development. The bill would also mandate an Arctic Region Security Policy to bolster U.S. diplomacy, advance principles of good governance, and enhance resilience capacities to combat climate change and increased militarization.
Earlier today, the Russian Federation began its two-year term as chair of the influential Arctic Council, the international body dedicated to promoting cooperation in the region. In light of that development, it is more important than ever that the United States play an active role in Arctic diplomacy – and a dedicated Arctic ambassadorship would
Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ministry of National Development, Sim Ann represented Singapore virtually at the 12th Arctic Council (AC) Ministerial Meeting.
Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, Sam Tan and MFA officials also attended the virtual meeting which happened on May 20, 2021.
This is the fourth time Singapore participated in this meeting as an observer.
Continue to work towards sustainable development in the Arctic region
The meeting reviewed the progress that the council had made in the last two years with Iceland chairing the council.
Sim commended Iceland for its excellent chairmanship of the council with a focus on sustainable development.