Defense chief heads to Philippines for ASEAN-led defense ministers' meeting
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul heads to the Philippines Tuesday to attend a regional defense ministers’ meeting, his first multilateral security gathering since taking office, the Ministry of National Defense said. Kang will take part in the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) on Thursday, the ministry said. The ADMM-Plus brings…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul will travel to the Philippines on Tuesday to participate in a regional defense ministers' meeting, marking his first multilateral security gathering since assuming office, according to the Ministry of National Defense. He will attend the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) on Thursday.
The ADMM-Plus convenes defense ministers from the 11 ASEAN member states and eight dialogue partners, including South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Established in 2010, it functions as a forum for defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. As the Philippines currently holds the rotating ASEAN chairmanship, the meeting is being hosted in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu province.
This year's conference will focus on evaluating the regional security landscape and exploring methods to enhance defense collaboration for peace and stability. During the main session, Kang is expected to emphasize the importance of international cooperation to maintain regional peace and suggest practical steps to strengthen defense cooperation among participating nations.
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