What security message did Balakrishnan deliver in Pyongyang talks?

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## Vivian Balakrishnan told North Korea to engage constructively with the region and keep dialogue channels open, including by attending the ARF.

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During talks in Pyongyang on May 26, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he and North Korea’s counterpart Choe Son Hui had a candid, wide-ranging exchange of views on regional security and international developments. In a Facebook post, he expressed the hope that both countries would continue to do their part to support peace and stability amid challenging developments in the region, and he also encouraged North Korea to engage constructively and maintain open channels for dialogue. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs further said Balakrishnan invited Choe to attend the Asean Regional Forum (ARF), noting North Korea has been part of the dialogue since 2000.

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