The Chief of Army, General Datuk Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman represented the Chief of Defence Force (CDF), General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang TUDM in the Virtual Chiefs Of Defence (CHOD) Conference together with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) , Admiral John C. Aquilino at the Army Operations Center (POTD), MinDef on 26 April 2023.
The virtual conference involving the CDF and representatives from 24 countries in the Pacific Region is to improve military relations and cooperation in maintaining regional security.
The relationship between the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and US INDOPACOM is extensive, including joint training and exercises. In fact, MAF is also one of US INDOPACOM’s partners in the region.
Panglima Tentera Darat, Jeneral Datuk Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman mewakili Panglima Angkatan Tentera, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Affendi bin Buang TUDM dalam Virtual Chiefs Of Defense (CHOD) Conference bersama Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM), Admiral John C. Aquilino di Pusat Operasi Tentera Darat (POTD), Wisma Pertahanan pada 26 April 2023 hari ini.
Persidangan secara maya yang melibatkan Panglima-Panglima Angkatan Tentera dan wakil dari 24 negara di Rantau Fasifik adalah untuk meningkatkan hubungan dan kerjasama ketenteraan dalam memelihara keselamatan serantau.
Hubungan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dan US INDOPACOM adalah luas merangkumi latihan dan eksesais bersama. Malah ATM juga merupakan salah satu rakan kongsi US INDOPACOM di rantau ini.