MANILA, Philippines — A European Union (EU) foreign affairs official has emphasized the significance of strengthened cooperation to ensure peace, security, and prosperity during the ASEAN Defense Minister Meetings Plus.
According to Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, events unfolding in Asia have an effect on Europe, and vice versa — hence the need for stronger collaboration.
Borell attended the summit hosted by Vietnam, albeit virtually, on Wednesday.
“We live in a shrinking world in which peace, security, and prosperity in Asia are essential for that of Europe,” Bor…
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