Pacific Defence Ministers Escalate Militarisation Across the Region
The 10th annual South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Viña del Mar, Chile from October 22-24, aiming to develop "operational collaboration" between Pacific militaries to address "new trends in security challenges," with a focus on China.
- Defence Ministers or their representatives from Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji, and Tonga attended the meeting.
- Observers from Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States also participated.
- Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), was in attendance as well.
The SPDMM declares it is "the premier defence ministerial dialogue in the South Pacific, enhancing cooperation and driving Pacific-led responses to shared regional security challenges.
This meeting comes amid the escalating imperialist war drive across the region, led by the United States, aimed against China.
Author's summary: Pacific Defence Ministers meet to escalate militarisation.
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