BALI, INDONESIA: Singapore's Foreign Minister K Shanmugam says the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) has completely redefined the concept of regional security.
He made this point at the forum in Bali on Saturday. Mr Shanmugam pointed out that the ARF has established an inclusive approach.
He said this has contributed to a more predictable pattern of relationships between major powers even as it ensures that the interests of small countries aren't completely ignored.
The ARF is the most important security forum in Asia, bringing together 27 countries including the US, China, the two Koreas and the member states of ASEAN.
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