Philippines enhances security for ASEAN conferences
The Philippines has tightened security ahead of meetings between ASEAN foreign ministers and their Asian-Pacific partners, which will begin in the capital city of Manila on August 5.
Philippine police officers on duty in Manila. The country has tightened security ahead of meetings between ASEAN foreign ministers and their Asian-Pacific partners (Photo: EPA/VNA)
Manila (VNA) – The Philippines has tightened security ahead of meetingsbetween ASEAN foreign ministers and their Asian-Pacific partners, which will beginin the capital city of Manila on August 5.
Accordingto Philippine authorities, about 13,000 police officers were mobilised toprevent terror risks in Manila during the event, amid ongoing clashes between theGovernment’s forces and insurgents in the southern Marawi city.
Securitywas also enhanced in the Philippine International Convention Centre in Pasaycity, south of Manila. As many as 1,700 senior officials are scheduled toattend the conferences from August 2-8.
Atthe 50th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and relevant conferences, the foreignministers will discuss progress and future orientations of the building the ASEANCommunity, as well as share their views to bolster regional and internationaldevelopment, said spokesperson of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.
Besides,the officials are expected to issue a joint statement of the meeting, astatement of the East Asia Summit’s Chair, and another on terrorism, anemerging challenge in the region that needs close cooperation of the countries.
Anofficial celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of ASEAN꧂ is scheduled forAugust 8.-VNA
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Philippine police officers on duty in Manila. The country has tightened security ahead of meetings between ASEAN foreign ministers and their Asian-Pacific partners (Photo: EPA/VNA) 
