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ASEAN countries fight terrorism via information exchange

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei on January 25 agreed to cooperate and coordinate on exchange of information to counter radicalism and terrorism in the region.
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Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei on January 25 agreed to cooperate andcoordinate on exchange of information to counter radicalism and terrorism inthe region.

The launch of the cooperation project took place in Nusa Duaof Bali Island, Indonesia.

Speaking at the event, Indonesian Defense Minister RyamizardRyacudu stressed as each nation has its own way to overcome the threat, synergyand coordination is needed to secure strategic information.

He said the move will sharpen assumption and prediction thatwill support authorities in making a decision to fight terrorism.

The nations will act fast and accurately so that it couldminimise the number of victims, the minister was quoted by the Indonesian newsagency Antara as saying.

The Southeast Asian region has been targeted by militants tobuild their strong hold, recruit new members and implement suicide mission. Inrecent years, dozens of people have been killed in IS militants’ terroristattacks in regional countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines.-VNA
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