Myanmar military, Air Force attend high-level ASEAN defence meetings

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Myanmar’s military and air force took part in two major regional defence forums this month, engaging with counterparts from across Southeast Asia to discuss security cooperation, regional unity, and future military coordination, according to junta media.

On September 9, a Tatmadaw delegation led by Chief of Staff (Army) Lt Gen Than Htike attended the 22nd ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (ACDFM) in Kuala Lumpur. Representing Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the delegation also joined the 15th ASEAN Military Operations Meeting and 22nd ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting.

The ACDFM, hosted by Malaysia, convened under the theme “ASEAN Unity for Security and Prosperity.” Lt Gen Than Htike stressed in his remarks that unity among member states was essential to both regional development and security. The meeting approved a Two-Year Work Plan (2025–2027) and concluded with the signing of a joint statement by the assembled defence chiefs.

Alongside the multilateral sessions, the Myanmar delegation held bilateral meetings with defence leaders from Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Discussions centred on strengthening military ties and cooperation, with commemorative gifts exchanged to mark the engagements.

Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Air Force participated in the 22nd ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference (AACC), held September 7–8 in Jakarta. Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung led the delegation, which engaged in bilateral talks with the air force chiefs of Laos, Brunei, and Indonesia upon arrival.