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- The Shangri-La Dialogue stands as Asia’s leading defense and security summit, bringing together defense ministers, military leaders, policymakers, and strategic experts from around the world.
- Launched in 2002, it has grown into the most prominent multilateral security dialogue platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The summit takes place annually in June at Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel.
It is hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) based in London, UK, and co-hosted by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence. - The dialogue’s agenda is closely linked to the security landscape and developmental trends of the Asia-Pacific, covering both traditional and non-traditional security domains.
- These include conventional security concerns like territorial disputes and military cooperation, alongside non-traditional challenges such as terrorism, cybersecurity, and climate change.
- This comprehensive agenda enables the forum to address the diverse security challenges and collaboration needs of the Asia-Pacific.
- The Shangri-La Dialogue comprises two formats: open plenary sessions and closed-door working groups.
- The open sessions provide a platform for delegates to share their views and discuss shared concerns, fostering mutual understanding and trust.
- Meanwhile, the closed-door sessions offer a more detailed and focused environment for participants to delve deeply into specific topics, discuss solutions, and explore opportunities for cooperation.