DIPLOMACY
ASEAN AIR CHIEFS MEET IN SINGAPORE
18 Feb 2008
Air force chiefs from all 10 ASEAN countries met at the 5th ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference in Singapore on 17 Feb.
With the theme 'Partners in Peace and Security', the conference serves as a platform for the chiefs to meet and discuss issues of common professional interests.
It also plays an important role in enhancing regional peace and stability, and promoting greater integration and partnership among the 10 air forces.
During the conference, the chiefs signed a Declaration of Support for ASEAN Air Forces Co-operation in Addressing Terrorism.
This declaration reaffirms the commitment of ASEAN air forces to fight terrorism together, by assisting each other through training, technical co-operation, and the sharing of information.
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