Shangri-La Dialogue

2024 - 5 - 31

Singapore Gears Up for the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue with World Leaders

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Excitement builds as Singapore prepares to host the prestigious Shangri-La Dialogue, featuring key speeches by top global leaders.

Singapore is abuzz with anticipation as it gears up to host the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue from May 31 to June 2, 2024. Organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, this year’s edition promises to be filled with insightful discussions on pressing global security issues. Highlights include a keynote speech by Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., addressing the forum for the first time, alongside speeches by other prominent leaders like Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Topics such as the Gaza war and South China Sea tensions are expected to take center stage, sparking crucial dialogues among defense hawks and officials.

Amid the excitement, security is a top priority as officials prepare to enhance safety measures in Singapore during the event. With localized transport disruptions likely, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth and secure dialogue. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized the vital role of the Shangri-La Dialogue in de-escalating regional and international tensions, underscoring the importance of collaboration and diplomacy in addressing complex security challenges.

As world defense officials and diplomats converge in Singapore for this premier security forum, all eyes are on China's approach to global security. The anticipation is high for China's Global Security Initiative and the expected meeting between China's new defense chief, Dong Jun, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The dialogue presents a crucial platform for addressing critical issues such as US-China relations, China-Taiwan tensions, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

In a significant development, the Shangri-La Dialogue will witness the first in-person talks between US and Chinese defense chiefs since 2022, marking a pivotal moment in international relations. The forum serves as a crucial setting for fostering understanding and cooperation among key global players, shaping the future of security dynamics in the region.

Singapore To Host 21st Shangri-La Dialogue (MINDEF Singapore)

Singapore will host the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) from 31 May to 2 June 2024. This year's edition, organised by the International Institute for ...

Defense hawks descend on Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue (Politico)

THE HIGHLIGHTS: A keynote speech by the Philippines' new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today and speeches by Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto and ...

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Gaza war, South China Sea tensions likely key topics at 21st ... (The Straits Times)

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is scheduled to give the keynote speech, the first time a Philippine leader is doing so. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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News Releases - PBBM to deliver historic speech at Singapore's ... (Presidential Communications Office)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will make a historic address on Friday at the opening of the 21st edition of the International Institute for Strategic ...

Officials to increase security in Singapore during Shangri-La ... (Crisis24)

Officials to increase security in Singapore during Shangri-La Dialogue May 31-June 2. Localized transport disruptions likely.

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DND chief Teodoro says Shangri-La dialogue vital in de-escalating ... (GMA News Online)

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in de-escalating regional and international ...

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World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions ... (The Associated Press)

Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia's premier security forum this weekend, ...

Anticipation builds for China's approach to global security in Shangri ... (新华网)

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- China's Global Security Initiative (GSI) can not only play a role in promoting more multipolar global governance but also ...

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Shangri-La Dialogue: China's new defence chief Dong Jun ... (South China Morning Post)

Dong, the first naval officer to be named defence minister, is expected to meet US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at this weekend's regional forum.

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US and Chinese defense chiefs hold first in-person talks since 2022 (CNN)

The meeting, between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and China's Minister of National Defense Adm. Dong Jun, is the first face-to-face talks between the two ...

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Why this Shangri-La Dialogue is big for a defence minister, three ... (Firstpost)

This year's Shangri-La Dialogue is significant due to pressing global issues including US-China relations, China-Taiwan tensions, Russia-Ukraine conflict, ...

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US, Chinese defence chiefs meet for the first time at Shangri-La ... (The Straits Times)

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin (left) and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun began their meeting at 12.50pm at the Shangri-La Hotel. PHOTO: REUTERS, AFP.

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Shangri-La dialogue to begin today, China-US theme to dominate ... (Business Standard)

The annual gathering in Singapore has become an increasingly influential forum for the world's top defence and security policy types, particularly as ...

Gaza, South China Sea Tensions Likely Key Topics at Shangri-La ... (Caixin Global)

(The Straits Times) — World leaders, defence ministers, chiefs of defence forces, senior officials and academics from around the world will gather in ...

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US-China meeting, Marcos speech in focus at Shangri-La Dialogue ... (Deccan Herald)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Credit: Reuters File Photo. Singapore: The Shangri-La Dialogue summit began on Friday with ...

Vietnam joins 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) that opened in Singapore on ...

Minister for Defence Reaffirms Strong Defence Ties with ... (MINDEF Singapore)

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen met his counterparts on the sidelines of the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) today.

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Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 (Asia Media Centre)

President Marcos is the first Philippine leader to deliver a keynote message for the SLD, which runs across the weekend,, attracting defence ministers, analysts ...

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Philippines' Marcos slams maritime aggression at Shangri-La ... (Nikkei Asia)

SINGAPORE -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned maritime aggression in the South China Sea at one of the region's biggest security fo.

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US presence crucial to regional peace, says Philippines' Marcos in ... (CNA)

The US-China contest is exacerbating flashpoints and has created new security dilemmas, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Handshakes aplenty but also no-shows at Shangri-La Dialogue in S ... (The Straits Times)

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin (centre) attending the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, on May 31. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY. Updated.

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News Releases - PBBM delivers historic speech at Singapore's ... (Presidential Communications Office)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made history on Friday as the first Philippine leader who delivered the keynote address to open the 21st edition of the ...

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Shangri-La Dialogue: Key takeaways from the Myanmar plenary ... (CNA)

CNA's Leong Wai Kit shares key takeaways from the Myanmar plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, titled "Opportunities for diplomacy amid ...

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Handshakes aplenty but also no-shows at Shangri-La Dialogue in S ... (The Straits Times)

Myanmar, India, Israel and Russia were among those missing on Day 1 of the IISS Shangri-la Dialogue. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Address to the Shangri-La Dialogue (Department of Defence Ministers)

Thank you to the IISS for convening the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue, the third I have attended as Australia's Defence Minister. I would like to acknowledge ...

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China's Defense Ministry delegation holds press briefing at Shangri ... (CGTN)

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense delegation held a press briefing on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday over a speech by Philippine ...

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US, China defence chiefs discuss Taiwan, Gaza on sidelines of ... (CNA)

Defence chiefs and officials from around the world are attending the annual Shangri-La Dialogue that has in recent years become a barometer of US-China ...

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'The New Convergence in the Indo-Pacific': Remarks by Secretary of ... (Department of Defense)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.,

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