BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Defense diplomacy remains at the core of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces' (RBAF) strategy in resolving maritime conflicts that have seen a few flashpoints recently, Brunei's Deputy Minister of Defense Abdul Aziz said when marking the occasion of the RBAF's 56th anniversary on Wednesday.
"Such maritime tensions will continue to be a political issue which for Brunei Darussalam is best dealt with consultations," he told local media.
"The best way for RBAF is to look for opportunities to enhance practical cooperation that can further enhance trust building among claimants as well as addressing the more pressing non-traditional security threats," he said.
The deputy minister reiterated Brunei's full commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region through practical cooperation initiatives.
