Shangri-La Dialogue

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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

About Shangri-La Dialogue

• It is Asia’s premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policymakers and strategic experts across the globe.
• Since its birth in 2002, it has developed into the most influential multilateral security exchange platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is held in June every year in Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel.
• It is organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, UK, and co-organized by Singapore's Ministry of Defence. 
• The agenda of the Shangri-La Dialogue is closely related to the security situation and development trend in the Asia-Pacific region, covering traditional and non-traditional security and other fields. 
  • These include traditional security issues such as territorial disputes and military cooperation, as well as non-traditional security issues such as terrorism, cybersecurity, and climate change. 
  • Such agenda setting enables the dialogue to fully reflect the security challenges and cooperation needs of the Asia-Pacific region.
• Around the above issues, Shangri-La Dialogue is divided into two forms: open general assembly exchanges and closed-door group meetings. 
  • Open exchanges at the conference allow delegates to make speeches and discuss issues of common interest, enhancing mutual understanding and trust. 
  • Closed-door breakout sessions are more in-depth and specific, allowing participants to discuss and negotiate on a topic in depth and seek cooperation and solutions.

Shangri-La Dialogue FAQs

Q1: What is the Shangri-La Dialogue?

Ans: Asia’s premier defence and security summit.

Q2: Where is the Shangri-La Dialogue held each year?

Ans: Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel

Q3: Which organization primarily organizes the Shangri-La Dialogue?

Ans: It is organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, UK, and co-organized by Singapore's Ministry of Defence. 

Source: TH