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Following on PM @leehsienloong keynote last night who asked great powers not to force small states to choose sides, @ActingSecDef says US doesn’t want any country to choose any country. However, some countries are choosing to act contrary to actions that benefit us all. #SLD2019
@ActingSecDef - we can’t wish away reality as countries use friendly rhetoric to distract from unfriendly actions. US rejects the actions that run contrary to the order that many at #SLD19 benefit from.
@ActingSecDef China stood with US when we fought imperialism and fascism. China can stand with us today as well, no one has benefitted from the current order as much as China #SLD19
@ActingSecDef highlighting US capabilities, investments and advantages across all domains in the Indo-Pacific says US doesn’t seek conflict but we know the capability to win wars deters them. #SLD19
@ActingSecDef urges allies and partners to invest in security capabilities, take control of defending own sovereignty. Reassures US remains commitment but need allies and partners to invest sufficiently and invest their fair share #SLD19
@ActingSecDef speaks about capabilities brought together by allies and partners and highlights the recent US, Japan, Australia sail in the IOR. Speaks of India as a key defence partner building closer ties with agreements like COMCASA #SLD19
@ActingSecDef has been fairly mellow with regard to China in comparison to other SecDef speeches. Responds saying it’s not about confrontation but having an open dialogue. #SLD19
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