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'Asean must be united in addressing challenges'

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to address emerging security challenges confronting the region.

Speaking at the Asean Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Penang, Malaysia, Teodoro underscored the need for Asean to remain cohesive and proactive in upholding regional stability, amid the shifting geopolitical landscape that tends to reshape global relations.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. AP PHOTO Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. AP PHOTO
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. AP PHOTO