KLUANG, Sept 6 — Asean must remain neutral to any major world power to maintain stability in the Southeast Asian region, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
This is because it is a balancer of power and a contributor to peace and stability in the region.
“Without the close cooperation among members of this 10-member grouping, the region is easily headed towards chaos.
“That is why, the principle of Asean centrality needs to be respected and preserved.
“Asean should not be disturbed, be pushed around or be influenced by any superpower,” he told the press today.
Khaled added that an Asean member country will face difficulties if they have to deal with major threats alone without the support and cooperation of other members of the grouping.
Earlier, he attended the closing of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) Contributors' Week: Southern Tour 2024 organised by LTAT today.
The LTAT Contributors' Week: Southern Tour 2024, which began on Monday (September 2), ended today with some 3,500 visitors recorded, mostly among the military personnel and their families.
At the event, Khaled also launched the LTAT Contributors Report.
— Bernama
