Malaysia, Germany Continue To Strengthen Defence Cooperation
BERLIN (Germany), May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Germany are committed to continuing to strengthen bilateral defence ties through various strategic initiatives, including cooperation agreements, military training, and capacity building in the field of security and defence technology.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was among those discussed during his meeting with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in conjunction with the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 Forum held here.
'Germany and Malaysia enjoy good relations in the field of defence, and we deeply value the cooperation that has been fostered over the years. Whenever the opportunity arises, we make it a point to meet and exchange views on the current geopolitical and security landscape,' he said when met here yesterday.
'Germany and Malaysia have good relations in the field of defence, and we greatly appreciate the level of cooperation that has been established over the years. Whenever there is an opportunity, we will meet to exchange views on the current geopolitical and security situation,' he said when met here yesterday.
He also welcomed ASEAN's decision to accept Germany as an observer country in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM), while hoping that the country would play a meaningful role in the regional security platform.
'Malaysia is grateful for Germany's willingness to join the ADMM as an observer and is confident that this participation will contribute to the peace and stability of the Southeast Asian region,' he said.
At the meeting, Mohamed Khaled said Germany also expressed its intention to sign a Letter of Intent with Malaysia to facilitate and expedite all forms of defence cooperation between the two countries.
According to him, both parties are currently discussing and finalising the document.
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