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The ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) is an annual platform for defense ministers from the 10 ASEAN member states and eight dialogue partners—Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States—to discuss and strengthen security and defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
The inaugural ADMM-Plus was convened in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 12, 2010.
Since then, the ministers have met annually to address a wide range of regional security issues, including maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber security, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The ADMM-Plus has been credited with fostering greater transparency and trust among the participating countries, as well as promoting practical cooperation on a number of security initiatives.
The ADMM-Plus has established a number of working groups and expert panels to address specific security challenges,
such as the East Asia Maritime Security Initiative (EAMSI) and the Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG).
The ADMM-Plus has also facilitated the development of a number of regional security guidelines and agreements, such as the Code of Conduct for Unsanctioned Aerial Reconnaissances in the Airspace Over the South China Sea (COC).
In recent years, the ADMM-Plus has played an increasingly important role in addressing the growing security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, such as the rise of China,
the expansion of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, and the ongoing instability in Myanmar.
The ADMM-Plus has also been working to promote a rules-based international order in the region, based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
The ADMM-Plus is a vital forum for regional security dialogue and cooperation, and it is playing an increasingly important role in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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