Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has concluded the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, highlighting the critical importance of open communication and multilateral cooperation in maintaining regional stability. In a wrap-up interview, Minister Chan emphasized the need for established communication channels to prevent miscalculations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. He reiterated Singapore’s commitment to ASEAN centrality and urged global powers to engage constructively to address shared security challenges, including cybersecurity and maritime safety, ensuring a stable and rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.
- Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasized the necessity of maintaining open dialogue between major global powers to manage strategic competition and avoid conflict.
- The conference highlighted ASEAN’s central role in fostering regional peace and serving as a neutral platform for security discussions.
- Discussions addressed modern security threats, focusing on cybersecurity, technological disruptions, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Minister Chan called for a commitment to international law and a rules-based order to ensure long-term regional stability and economic prosperity.
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