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Malaysia and Vietnam are strengthening defence cooperation across multiple domains including military training, maritime security, and intelligence sharing, reinforcing ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has arrived in Vietnam for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening defence cooperation between Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi, including meetings with senior Vietnamese political and military leadership.
Malaysia and Vietnam have pledged to broaden their defence partnership across maritime security, technology and defence industry collaboration, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled citing shared ASEAN values and regional stability priorities.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence ties and coordinate on regional security challenges. The commitment was sealed during high-level talks between their defence ministers at Subang Air Base.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin affirmed Malaysia's commitment to working with Thailand's newly appointed Peace Dialogue Panel chief to strengthen peace efforts in southern Thailand, during a bilateral defence meeting.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin met Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen to reinforce bilateral defence partnerships and regional stability efforts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to deepen strategic partnerships in defence, trade and critical minerals. Eight agreements are expected, including potential BrahMos missile acquisition discussions.