International Friendship Day 2011

Singapore is a small nation state with little natural resources and no hinterland. We need trade to meet our basic needs. Our domestic market is small and hence Singapore also needs trade to sell our products and services overseas to make a living.

This reliance on trade makes it necessary for Singapore to establish friendly relations with as many countries as possible. It is imperative that our young cultivate a global outlook but remain rooted to Singapore.

International Friendship Day is a day dedicated to the understanding of Singapore's relations with neighbouring countries and beyond. It aims to give our students the opportunity to learn about the geo-political realities inherent in Singapore, as well as nurture in our students the spirit of friendship and collaboration among different people.