KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) has agreed to pursue the non-violence principle in resolving disputes, especially in the South China Sea.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said it also agreed to establish cooperation in cyber security and social media management.
"The defence ministers also agreed to enhance defence ties and interaction between military and defence officials at all levels," he said in a statement at the end of ADMM in Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, today.
Other consensus reached was to address accountability for the ADMM 10th anniversary and explore cooperation in security and defence with partner countries.
Hishammuddin also held bilateral talks with the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos and ADMM-PLUS members Australia and China.
"Among those discussed were sharing of ideas and views on regional and international security issues, including what is happening in Egypt and Syria." — Bernama
