The emotion-filled conference before television cameras led off with a query on Singapore's attitude towards Indonesia. We have always wanted to be friends with Indonesia, and we would like to settle any difficulties and differences, with Indonesia. But we must survive. The emphasis is cooperation. Within the limits of our position we would like to bring about a settlement both between Indonesia and ourselves, and between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Settlement can only be on that basis.
Mr. Lee said this was an attitude which stemmed from a realistic appraisal of Singapore's position. And I say I was greatly relieved when the Tengku told me in my second discussion with him yesterday morning that he appreciated this point. And he assured me that economic cooperation between our two countries was most necessary if either of us is to survive the pressures from common enemies. Mr. Lee thought there might have to be a quid pro quo for certain goods like tyres. Dunlop tyres were used as an example.