00:00With Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and a very good morning.
00:05In a world divided by rivalry and mistrust among us,
00:11ASEAN stand has a living proof that harmony is both possible and necessary.
00:21Nearly six decades ago, our founders made a profound choice driven by values and interests
00:32to look at our neighbours as partners.
00:38Then we formed ASEAN, not as an alliance of power but as partnership for peace.
00:45ASEAN's strength lies in its values, respect for sovereignty and independence,
00:54non-interference in one's affairs, peaceful settlement of disputes,
01:00the renunciation of force and effective cooperation.
01:05And through the ADMM, we make these values come alive.
01:11From joint exercises to peace dialogues and practical cooperation.
01:20Malaysia's team this year, ASEAN Unity for Security and Prosperity,
01:27reflects our belief that unity is our shield against uncertainty
01:34and our enduring promise for peace.
01:38Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
01:43our core principle has always been ASEAN centrality.
01:49For only by standing together can ASEAN remain united,
01:55strong and resilient despite our limitation.
02:00ASEAN must remain the principle platform for dialogue and cooperation in this region.
02:08The ADMM must evolve with the times
02:12because threats today transcend borders and dimension.
02:20We see the challenges in the South China Sea,
02:24but we must also recognize that our digital RAM is equally at risk.
02:32The threats that test our networks and system may be invisible,
02:41but just as dangerous as those threatening our maritime zones.
02:49Whether on land, at sea, or in the cyberspace,
02:56we cannot afford to ignore any front of our security anymore.
03:05Powerful non-state actors will technology as their weapon
03:11to disrupt societies, topple government and undermine critical infrastructure
03:19through cyber attacks, misinformation and digital manipulation.
03:26If we fail to invest against these threats,
03:31we fail to secure our future.
03:35Therefore, the ADMM must go beyond traditional military cooperation
03:41by advancing into technological foresight,
03:46cyber security collaboration and shared innovation.
03:51Peace in our seas, the digital domain and the cyberspace
03:57is not just ASEAN's concern.
04:01It is a global responsibility.
04:04And within our region, ASEAN through the ADMM
04:09must remain at the center to lead, safeguard and secure this region.
04:18ASEAN's expanding convening power proves that others believe in ASEAN's way.
04:26I take this opportunity to thank Thailand and Cambodia
04:30for entrusting Malaysia to help facilitate
04:34and expedite the peaceful resolution of their border dispute.
04:40and also to all ASEAN nations, including our partners such as the United States,
04:46for their continuous support for this effort.
04:50I urge all ASEAN nations to not only support this peaceful effort,
04:57but also to facilitate and expedite the formation of the ASEAN Observer Team.
05:04Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
05:09through ADMM and ADMM Plus,
05:13let us ensure that defense remains not just a shield of protection,
05:20but also a foundation for lasting peace.
05:26Terima kasih for your presence, partnership,
05:28and continued confidence in ASEAN and ADMM.
05:33ASEAN
05:35ASEAN
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