Asean calls for joint natural disaster strategies as regional exercises kick off


PHNOM PENH: Senior Minister Kun Kim (pic) has highlighted how the Asean states are some of the region’s most vulnerable to natural disasters, which severely impact lives, livelihoods and socio-economic development. He urged the implementation of comprehensive joint strategies to address these challenges.

His remarks were made at the opening ceremony of the Asean Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise 2025 (Ardex-25), held at the Special Forces Command in Phnom Penh on Tuesday (July 22).

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