DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2014 – In a phone conversation with his
Malaysian counterpart today, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel underscored the
importance that he and the Defense Department place on the U.S. relationship
with Malaysia and on the Asia-Pacific region, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy
Rear Adm. John Kirby said.
In a statement summarizing the call, Kirby said Hagel and
Defense Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein discussed several security issues,
including Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant activity and concerns about
militant Islam in Southeast Asia.
The two leaders also discussed Malaysia's upcoming
chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the continuing
investigation into the July 17 crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine,
the admiral said.
“Secretary Hagel and Minister Hishammuddin reaffirmed their
commitment to a strong bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment
to working together to confront global challenges,” he added.
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