The 19th ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces’ Meeting (ACDFM-19) kicked off this morning in physical format under the presidency of Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen.
On the occasion, H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen expressed warm welcome to all the delegates attending the ACDFM-19, saying that this is the first time that ASEAN forces could meet face to face after the COVID-19 situation in Cambodia has eased.
This meeting is held under theme “Solidarity for Peace and Harmony”, which emphasises the importance of the military role and efforts under the principle of ASEAN Centrality to address the traditional and non-traditional security issues, especially COVID-19, and to be ready for future challenges by achieving regional peace, stability, harmony and common interests through cooperation and mechanisms that are acceptable from all parties.
H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen also expressed his hope that through today’s meeting, the ASEAN forces will continue to discuss and exchange views, share information and new initiatives in an open and friendly manner in order to effectively achieve fruitful results in strengthening cooperation and unity in Southeast Asia.
This regional meeting is taking place with the participation of chiefs of defence from all ASEAN member states including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
