Asean has no plans to form NATO-like group

Asean has no plans to form NATO-like group – DFA exec

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Aug 31, 2021 12:08 am

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has no plans of forming a defense group similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid growing security concerns in the region, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and Asean Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the statement during a webinar hosted by the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations.

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