KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s participation in the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu, the Philippines, reaffirms its commitment to strengthening regional defence cooperation and upholding ASEAN Centrality.
Malaysia Strengthens Regional Defence Cooperation, ASEAN Stability
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Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to ASEAN Centrality and regional stability during the 20th ADMM and 13th ADMM-Plus in the Philippines. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the need for stronger disaster response mechanisms and a neutral stance amid major power rivalries.
- Malaysia urged ASEAN members to strengthen coordinated disaster response capabilities for non-traditional security threats.
- The minister stated that ASEAN should determine its own direction without being drawn into major power rivalries.
- Malaysia welcomed US cooperation commitments while stressing a neutral approach to prioritize regional peace and stability.
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