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<p>The Integrated Review Refresh described the Government's intention to put the Indo-Pacific
Tilt on a long-term strategic footing. Defence relationships with South East Asian
nations make an important contribution.</p><p>We are enhancing our engagement with
the Five Power Defence Arrangements, are participating as observers in a number of
ASEAN Expert Working Groups and have applied to join the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting
Plus (ADMM+).</p><p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Ddefence met his Singaporean
and Indonesian counterparts earlier this month. We have signed MOUs with Vietnam and
Thailand and expanded our defence network to cover nine ASEAN members.</p><p>Our presence
in Brunei, two offshore patrol vessels and other exercises and training contribute
to stability across the region.</p>
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