MANILA, June 30 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Department of National Defence (DND) said the Philippines convened the ad hoc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) Working Group (WG) on Monday to advance preparations for the bloc's high-level defence engagements this year.
According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said the meeting was conducted via video conference and presided over by Defence Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Marita Yoro, in her capacity as ADSOM WG chair.
"Building on the deliberations from previous meetings, discussions focused on the review of key outcome deliverables, including the joint declaration and statement for adoption during the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and 13th ADMM-Plus to be held later this year," he added.
Andolong said the ADSOM WG also took note of efforts under the ASEAN Peacekeeping Centres Network (APCN), particularly following the Armed Forces of the Philippines' hosting of the 10th APCN Meeting last May.
At the meeting, the DND spokesperson emphasised the commitment of ASEAN member states to advancing regional defence and security initiatives across the region through practical collaboration and dialogue.
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