Singapore hosts 17-nation seminar on maritime security

Source: Xinhua | 08-29-2008 16:00

SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Delegates from 17 navies have concluded a three-day meeting in Singapore to discuss the sharing of information on maritime security, said Singapore's Defense Ministry on Friday.

The 4th Western Pacific Naval Symposium Maritime Security Information Exchange Seminar, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), was held from Aug. 27 to 29, said a statement from the ministry.

This year's seminar, which featured the theme "Safe and Secure Seas for All", aimed to enhance information-sharing and promote interoperability among the participating navies and agencies, it said.

The participants discussed approaches taken by different countries to tackle maritime security threats and initiatives to enhance maritime security.

They were also updated on changes in the Regional Maritime Information Exchange, a secure website launched in 2006 to facilitate information-sharing among the Western Pacific community.

Editor:Gao Jia