The three-day event is attended by Chiefs of Naval Forces from the nine ASEAN member countries of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and defence attaché from Laos.

They will focus discussions on the current regional security situation, the role and cooperative relations of ASEAN navies in maintaining peace and security and creating favourable conditions for regional development.

They will also discuss two initiatives launched by the host including a roadmap for cooperation between ASEAN’s naval forces and exchange of young naval officers among ASEAN member countries.

Like meetings of other forces, ANCM-5 will adopt an official agenda to become an annual event.