HUA HIN, THAILAND, Friday, 29 August 2025 – Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) attended the 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference, which is being held from 26th to 29th August at Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand.
This year’s Conference was co-hosted by Admiral Samuel Paparo Jr, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), and General Dato Paduka Seri Songwit Noonpakdee, Chief of Defence Force of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, which convened 30 participants, including eighteen Chiefs of Defence Force and nine representatives from armed forces across the Indo-Pacific region, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau of the United States and the Chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Military Committee, as well as for their respective Senior Enlisted Leaders. Furthermore, special program were organised for the spouses of the Chiefs of Defence.
With the theme “Peace Through Strength – Ensuring Security and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific”, the conference featured in-depth discussions on sub-regional threats, the exploration of non-traditional threats through the lens of disinformation, emerging technological solutions, re-establishing deterrence, and the military’s commitment to peace and security for future generations. Several esteemed guest speakers were invited and shared their perspectives, providing valuable insights aligned with the conference’s theme.
At the conference, the RBAF Commander also joined a meeting with ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Force and the Commander of the USINDOPACOM. The RBAF Commander highlighted ASEAN's capacity in addressing regional challenges towards Non-Traditional Security threats such as natural disaster and cybersecurity. The Commander also highlighted ASEAN's collaborative spirit and strategic frameworks, including the ASEAN Logistics Support Framework (LSF), ASEAN Direct Communications Infrastructure (ADI), and Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy, as key components in ensuring rapid and effective responses to emerging threats.
On the sidelines of the conference, the RBAF Commander also held bilateral meetings with his counterparts, reflecting the robust bilateral defence ties between Brunei Darussalam and the respective nations to explore future initiatives aimed at further strengthening professional cooperation and expanding opportunities for both bilateral and multilateral engagements in the Indo-Pacific region.
The annual CHOD conference plays a vital role in bringing together Chiefs of Defence Force from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss matters of mutual interest by fostering friendships and promoting enhanced cooperation and interoperability. It serves as a testament to the commitment of participating nations to work together in addressing shared security challenges and promoting a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
PEMERINTAH ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI MENGHADIRI PERSIDANGAN TAHUNAN KETUA-KETUA PERTAHANAN INDO-PASIFIK (CHOD) DI HUA HIN, THAILAND
HUA HIN, THAILAND, Jumaat, 29 Ogos 2025 – Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) telah menghadiri persidangan The 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) yang berlangsung dari 26 hingga 29 Ogos 2025 di Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel, Daerah Cha-am, Wilayah Phetchaburi, Thailand.
Persidangan tahun ini dihoskan bersama oleh Admiral Samuel Paparo Jr., Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) dan Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Songwit Noonpakdee, Ketua Turus Pertahanan, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Thailand. Persidangan ini telah menghimpunkan seramai 30 peserta yang terdiri daripada lapan belas Ketua-ketua Turus Pertahanan dan sembilan perwakilan dari angkatan tentera di seluruh rantau Indo-Pasifik, Pengerusi Ketua Turus Bersama Amerika Syarikat, Pengerusi Ketua Staf Bersama Amerika Syarikat, Ketua Biro Pengawal Kebangsaan Amerika Syarikat dan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Ketenteraan Pertubuhan Perjanjian Atlantik Utara (NATO), berserta Senior Enlisted Leaders masing-masing. Selain itu, program khas juga telah diatur bagi isteri-isteri Ketua Pertahanan.
Dengan tema “Keamanan Melalui Kekuatan – Memastikan Keselamatan dan Kemakmuran di Indo-Pasifik”, persidangan ini menampilkan perbincangan mendalam mengenai ancaman sub-serantau, penerokaan ancaman bukan tradisional melalui maklumat palsu, penyelesaian teknologi yang terkini, menetapkan semula Langkah-langkah pencegahan, dan komitmen tentera terhadap keamanan dan keselamatan bagi generasi akan datang. Persidangan ini turut menjemput beberapa ahli panel jemputan yang mengongsikan persepktif dan pandangan mereka yang berkaitan dengan tema persidangan.
Pada persidangan itu, Pemerintah ABDB juga turut menyertai pertemuan dengan Ketua-Ketua Pertahanan ASEAN dan Commander of the USINDOPACOM. Pemerintah ABDB menekankan kapasiti ASEAN dalam menangani cabaran serantau seperti tindak balas bencana dan ancaman keselamatan siber. Beliau itu turut menekankan semangat kerjasama dan rangka kerja strategik ASEAN, termasuk Rangka Kerja Sokongan Logistik ASEAN (LSF), Infrastruktur Komunikasi Langsung ASEAN (ADI), dan Strategi Kerjasama Keselamatan Siber, sebagai komponen utama dalam memastikan tindak balas yang pantas dan berkesan terhadap ancaman yang sedia ada.
Di samping itu, Pemerintah ABDB juga telah mengadakan perjumpaan dua hala bersama rakan-rakan Ketua Turus Pertahanan, yang mencerminkan hubungan pertahanan dua hala yang kukuh antara Brunei Darussalam dan negara-negara berkenaan. Perjumpaan dua hala tersebut memfokuskan kepada perbincangan bagi inisiatif-inisiatif masa depan dalam memperkukuhkan kerjasama profesional dan mengembangkan peluang interaksi dua hala dan pelbagai hala di rantau Indo-Pasifik.
Persidangan tahunan CHOD memainkan peranan penting dalam menghimpunkan Ketua-ketua Turus Pertahanan dan perwakilan dari rantau Indo-Pasifik untuk membincangkan mengenai isu-isu yang berkepentingan bersama dengan memupuk persahabatan dan menggalakkan kerjasama. Ianya juga mencerminkan bukti komitmen negara dalam mengambil bahagian untuk bekerjasama bagi menangani cabaran keselamatan bersama dan menjamin Indo-Pasifik yang lebih selamat dan makmur.
