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Southeast Asian defense ministers agreed to be more proactive in addressing security threats during the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting and 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu on October 28 and 29, 2026, according to Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. The meetings, held amid what Teodoro described as a 'fragmenting world', adopted initiatives to promote exchanges among young defense leaders and strengthen resilience against chemical, biological, and radiological threats.
The ADMM-Plus includes eight dialogue partners: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States. The Philippines hosted the event as part of its chairmanship ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit in November 2026.
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