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Malaysia and Vietnam are expanding defence cooperation across military training, intelligence sharing, and maritime security, with discussions also covering South China Sea stability and emerging regional threats.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen met his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the worsening security crisis in Thailand's southern provinces, coming after Bangkok suspended scheduled peace talks with southern insurgents.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence cooperation and address shared strategic challenges. The commitment came after bilateral talks between their defence ministers at Subang Air Base.
Across Southeast Asia this week, governments intensified efforts against transnational crime and infrastructure challenges. Cambodia received backing for its anti-scam operations, Indonesia blocked millions of gambling websites, and regional powers launched defence cooperation initiatives.
Malaysia has pledged to work closely with Thailand's newly appointed Peace Dialogue Panel chief Thanut Suvarnananda to advance peace efforts in the restive southern region, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled announced during talks with his Thai counterpart.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin met Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen to discuss deepening bilateral defence cooperation and addressing regional security challenges.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held high-level talks with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, with both nations poised to announce eight formal agreements spanning defence, trade, energy and food security.