Southeast Asian defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war. They called for an immediate truce and the creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid. The ministers also supported peace negotiations for a two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders. The defense ministers emphasized the need to protect civilians, release hostages, and stop violence against innocent people. The ASEAN defense ministers agreed to sign cooperation agreements with their eight dialogue partners in various areas, including maritime security, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, disaster management, and peacekeeping operations.
This call for a truce and aid corridor was made during the 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Jakarta. The defense ministers highlighted the importance of maintaining regional peace, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. The meeting, with the theme 'Peace, Prosperity and Security,' discussed policy guidance to promote cooperation within ASEAN and with its formal partners. The Indonesian Defense Minister emphasized the crucial role of peace and stability for economic prosperity and social progress. The ADMM also addressed defense and security issues such as geopolitics, defense cooperation, and guidelines for observer status granted to Timor-Leste. The meeting concluded with discussions on women, peace, and security initiatives.
The ASEAN defense ministers' call for a truce and aid corridor in the Israel-Hamas war reflects their concern over the loss of civilian lives and their commitment to protecting civilians and promoting peace. The ministers also expressed support for peace negotiations based on the pre-1967 borders, emphasizing the need to release hostages and stop violence against innocent people. The defense ministers agreed to sign cooperation agreements with their dialogue partners in various areas, including maritime security, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, disaster management, and peacekeeping operations. This call was made during the 17th ADMM in Jakarta, where regional peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea were also emphasized.
Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha and his Lao counterpart Chansamone Chanyalath met at the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Luang Prabang, Laos to enhance military cooperation. They acknowledged the longstanding, neighbourly relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to strengthening the relationship and fostering closer cooperation. The Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, is actively working to enhance cooperation with neighbouring countries to promote peace, stability, and development. The two countries and their armed forces will intensify cooperation in various areas, including humanitarian mine clearance work and IT security skills. Laos requested Cambodia's support as it prepares to co-chair with Russia on humanitarian disaster relief work. Kin Phea, director of the International Relations Institute at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, emphasized the importance of military cooperation between the two countries in addressing shared security concerns such as combating drug and human trafficking and transnational crime along the border. The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) is a platform for the 10 Asean member states and their eight dialogue partners.
Cambodia's Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, has requested the United States to provide cooperation in the field of meteorology, specifically in weather forecasting and early warning systems for vulnerable people. The request was made during a meeting with Patrick Murphy, the US Ambassador to Cambodia. The Minister emphasized the importance of such cooperation in reducing natural disasters and economic losses. He also requested training for officials in the Department of Meteorology and the Department of Hydrology and River Work. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology focuses on water management for all sectors, including agriculture and industry, and provides meteorological forecasts to support economic growth and poverty reduction. Patrick Murphy accepted the proposals and emphasized the strengthening of friendship and partnership between the two countries. The request was made on January 10, 2024.
The ASEAN defense ministers' call for a truce and aid corridor in the Israel-Hamas war reflects their concern over the loss of civilian lives and their commitment to protecting civilians and promoting peace. The ministers also expressed support for peace negotiations based on the pre-1967 borders, emphasizing the need to release hostages and stop violence against innocent people. The defense ministers agreed to sign cooperation agreements with their dialogue partners in various areas, including maritime security, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, disaster management, and peacekeeping operations. This call was made during the 17th ADMM in Jakarta, where regional peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea were also emphasized.
Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha and his Lao counterpart Chansamone Chanyalath met at the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Luang Prabang, Laos to enhance military cooperation. They acknowledged the longstanding, neighbourly relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to strengthening the relationship and fostering closer cooperation. The Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, is actively working to enhance cooperation with neighbouring countries to promote peace, stability, and development. The two countries and their armed forces will intensify cooperation in various areas, including humanitarian mine clearance work and IT security skills. Laos requested Cambodia's support as it prepares to co-chair with Russia on humanitarian disaster relief work. Kin Phea, director of the International Relations Institute at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, emphasized the importance of military cooperation between the two countries in addressing shared security concerns such as combating drug and human trafficking and transnational crime along the border. The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) is a platform for the 10 Asean member states and their eight dialogue partners. Cambodia's Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, has requested the United States to provide cooperation in the field of meteorology, specifically in weather forecasting and early warning systems for vulnerable people. The request was made during a meeting with Patrick Murphy, the US Ambassador to Cambodia. The Minister emphasized the importance of such cooperation in reducing natural disasters and economic losses. He also requested training for officials in the Department of Meteorology and the Department of Hydrology and River Work. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology focuses on water management for all sectors, including agriculture and industry, and provides meteorological forecasts to support economic growth and poverty reduction. Patrick Murphy accepted the proposals and emphasized the strengthening of friendship and partnership between the two countries. The request was made on January 10, 2024.