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- ASEAN-Plus defense ministers here on Wednesday adopted a joint statement on defense cooperation to strengthen solidarity for harmonized security.
The joint statement was adopted at the 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers Plus Meeting (9th ADMM-Plus), which brought together defense ministers from ASEAN and their dialogue partners, including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States.
The ministers agreed to "enhance the spirit of solidarity and cooperation within ASEAN and with plus countries to achieve harmonized security to promote peace, stability, prosperity and resilience in the face of current and emerging security challenges in the region." "says the statement. .
They pledged to strengthen their collective efforts and practical cooperation to mitigate the impact of current and emerging, traditional and non-traditional threats, including the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, violent extremism leading to terrorism, and natural disasters, among others, added. .
In addition, they agreed to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region, including through deepening relations and effective practical cooperation, adherence to the rule of law and good governance, among others, says the statement.
Speaking at a press conference, Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh, Chairman of the 9th ADMM-Plus, said the ministers also reaffirmed the belief that regionalism and multilateralism are important principles and frameworks for open and inclusive cooperation. based on mutual benefit and respect to address common issues. security concerns.
"We reaffirm our commitment to promote sustainable peace and security in the region by reinforcing strategic trust and mutual trust within ASEAN and the wider region through enhanced collaboration and dialogues under ASEAN-led mechanisms" , said.
Banh added that the ministers also welcomed the expansion of ASEAN's direct communications infrastructure in the ADMM process to plus countries, which will strengthen strategic cooperation and provide a platform to engage in dialogue and enhance transparency, regional confidence and security-enhancing measures. .
At the end of the meeting, Banh handed over the ADMM presidency to his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, who will preside over the 17th ADMM and 10th ADMM-Plus in 2023.
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. ■
- ASEAN-Plus defense ministers here on Wednesday adopted a joint statement on defense cooperation to strengthen solidarity for harmonized security.
The joint statement was adopted at the 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers Plus Meeting (9th ADMM-Plus), which brought together defense ministers from ASEAN and their dialogue partners, including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States.
The ministers agreed to "enhance the spirit of solidarity and cooperation within ASEAN and with plus countries to achieve harmonized security to promote peace, stability, prosperity and resilience in the face of current and emerging security challenges in the region." "says the statement. .
They pledged to strengthen their collective efforts and practical cooperation to mitigate the impact of current and emerging, traditional and non-traditional threats, including the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, violent extremism leading to terrorism, and natural disasters, among others, added. .
In addition, they agreed to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region, including through deepening relations and effective practical cooperation, adherence to the rule of law and good governance, among others, says the statement.
Speaking at a press conference, Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh, Chairman of the 9th ADMM-Plus, said the ministers also reaffirmed the belief that regionalism and multilateralism are important principles and frameworks for open and inclusive cooperation. based on mutual benefit and respect to address common issues. security concerns.
"We reaffirm our commitment to promote sustainable peace and security in the region by reinforcing strategic trust and mutual trust within ASEAN and the wider region through enhanced collaboration and dialogues under ASEAN-led mechanisms" , said.
Banh added that the ministers also welcomed the expansion of ASEAN's direct communications infrastructure in the ADMM process to plus countries, which will strengthen strategic cooperation and provide a platform to engage in dialogue and enhance transparency, regional confidence and security-enhancing measures. .
At the end of the meeting, Banh handed over the ADMM presidency to his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, who will preside over the 17th ADMM and 10th ADMM-Plus in 2023.
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. ■
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh on Tuesday called for collective efforts and solidarity to address key security challenges in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In his opening remarks to the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, Banh said that while the region has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and moving towards a new normal, the current security landscape in the region and around the world remains fragile. and increasingly uncertain.
"We simultaneously face so many dangers that seriously threaten the security and harmony of our region and our people," Banh said.
"All these challenges highlight the need for collective efforts and a strong sense of solidarity among ASEAN defense establishments to jointly address such challenges," he said, adding that "it is obvious that no country can tackle global challenges by itself." If only".
Banh, also one of Cambodia's deputy prime ministers, said this year's ADMM and related meetings under the theme "Harmonized Solidarity for Security" reaffirmed collective commitments to respond to challenges in the region.
He believes that the ADMM Retreat will strengthen joint commitments to ASEAN unity and centrality, and ensure that the ADMM remains in the driver's seat in all aspects of its engagement with external partners.
He added that over the past 16 years, the ADMM has become a useful platform for strategic dialogue, confidence-building and regional cooperation to maintain ASEAN peace, security, stability and prosperity.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. ■
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh on Tuesday called for collective efforts and solidarity to address key security challenges in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In his opening remarks to the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, Banh said that while the region has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and moving towards a new normal, the current security landscape in the region and around the world remains fragile. and increasingly uncertain.
"We simultaneously face so many dangers that seriously threaten the security and harmony of our region and our people," Banh said.
"All these challenges highlight the need for collective efforts and a strong sense of solidarity among ASEAN defense establishments to jointly address such challenges," he said, adding that "it is obvious that no country can tackle global challenges by itself." If only".
Banh, also one of Cambodia's deputy prime ministers, said this year's ADMM and related meetings under the theme "Harmonized Solidarity for Security" reaffirmed collective commitments to respond to challenges in the region.
He believes that the ADMM Retreat will strengthen joint commitments to ASEAN unity and centrality, and ensure that the ADMM remains in the driver's seat in all aspects of its engagement with external partners.
He added that over the past 16 years, the ADMM has become a useful platform for strategic dialogue, confidence-building and regional cooperation to maintain ASEAN peace, security, stability and prosperity.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. ■
