Thai Defence Minister Attends 18th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Laos
Event Focuses on Security Cooperation Among ASEAN Countries
Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is leading a delegation at the 18th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and 11th ADMM-Plus in Vientiane, Laos.
The meetings, which run from Tuesday to Friday, bring together defence ministers from the 10 ASEAN member countries.
According to Thai Defence Ministry spokesman Maj-General Thanathip Sawangsaeng, this platform aims to enhance relationships and trust among ASEAN members by facilitating both formal and informal exchanges.
A key outcome expected from the meeting is the Vientiane Joint Declaration, focusing on ASEAN unity and strengthening regional defence capabilities.
The declaration calls for initiatives to improve connectivity and trust-building, reinforcing ASEAN's central role in promoting peace and security across the region.