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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
- The Shangri-La Dialogue stands as Asia's foremost defense and security summit, uniting defense ministers, military leaders, policymakers, and strategic experts from around the world.
- It is the most influential multilateral security exchange platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Established in - 2002.
- It has evolved into a pivotal multilateral platform for security discussions in the Asia-Pacific region, taking place annually in June at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel.
- Organized by - International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, in collaboration with Singapore's Ministry of Defence.
- The dialogue addresses a comprehensive agenda that reflects the region's security landscape.
- This includes both traditional security concerns, such as territorial disputes and military collaboration, and non-traditional issues like terrorism, cybersecurity, and climate change.
- The format of the dialogue features open general assembly sessions for broad discussions and closed-door meetings for more focused negotiations, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among participants.
Reference
The Hindu | Shangri-La Dialogue
