Asean Defence Ministers' forum strengthens regional bloc’s voice on global security, says Khaled

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The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) exists to give the bloc a voice on global security issues and to better understand the evolving landscape beyond this region.   Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said with direct participation of partners from across the world, Asean engages, exchanges and contributes to its perspectives through ADMM-Plus.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yse9s7ky  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00...of the Honourable Dato' Sri Muhammad Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence Malaysia,

00:06Malaysia's ADMM Plus leader, together with the Heads of Delegation of the ASEAN Defence Minister's Meeting Plus.

00:17ASEAN's vision has always extended far beyond Southeast Asia.

00:23That is precisely why the ADMM Plus exists.

00:30To give ASEAN a voice on global security issues and to better understand the evolving landscape beyond this region.

00:44With direct participation of partners from across the world, we engage, exchange and contribute our perspective.

00:54This forum allows us to state clearly that this region remains a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality,

01:06not a stage for strategic rivalry.

01:12Guided by ASEAN's centrality, our regional security architecture must remain ASEAN-led,

01:19inclusive and rooted in dialogue, consensus and respect for international law.

01:31The ADMM Plus is not a stage to avoid difficult discussion,

01:37but a space to confront them with honesty, respect and a shared sense of purpose.

01:49To our partners, the message is clear.

01:55Keep engaging ASEAN through our values, our principles and our commitment to peace.

02:05Respect the norms we have built, honour your commitments and uphold the enduring spirit of the treaty of amity and cooperation.

02:20Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

02:22Ladies and gentlemen, today the world faces challenges that transcend borders,

02:28from cyber attacks to climate shocks, from food insecurity to pandemics.

02:35Powerful non-state actors in the cyberspace are capable of disrupting societies,

02:40dismantling critical systems and even destabilizing government.

02:49At the same time, climate change and natural disasters test our resilience every day.

02:57These challenges are not distant.

03:00They are happening now and they demand urgent action.

03:06That is why our unity and cooperation through the ADMM Plus are more vital now than ever.

03:13Together, we can respond, adapt and safeguard the security and prosperity of our region in unity and synergy.

03:25Above all, there is one thing we must uphold, the international law.

03:34Every nation, large or small, must stand firmly against violations of international law and humanity.

03:43Malaysia expresses our deep concern over the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and Palestine,

03:52where starvation and deprivation are being used as weapons of war.

03:57Malaysia encourages all nations, especially major powers, to exercise their influence in accordance with the international law.

04:07In this context, Malaysia welcomes the United States comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza.

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