Gaza war, South China Sea tensions likely key topics at 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in S’pore

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr is scheduled to give the keynote speech, the first time a Philippine leader is doing so.

The war in Gaza and tensions in the South China Sea are expected to dominate discussions at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Organised by the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies , the 2024 dialogue will be held from May 31 to June 2, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scheduled to give the keynote speech in the evening of May 31. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin is scheduled to headline the first plenary session on June 1, during which he is expected to outline the US’ strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacificat the event. Mr Dong will deliver an address at a plenary session on China’s approach to global security on June 2

 

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