SPECIAL FORCES COMMANDERS MEET TO DISCUSS COUNTER TERRORISM

SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- About 350 representatives of various armed
forces and counter-terrorism agencies across 16 countries are attending a
three-day conference on Special Forces Commanders hosted by the Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) here Monday.

Opening the conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee
Hean said that "equipped with specialised skills and sophisticated equipment,
Special Forces have a critical part to play in dealing with the challenges posed
by complex and multi-faceted threats like terrorism and piracy".

Participants of the conference, themed "Special Forces Roles and Challenges
in the Changing Security Landscape", shared information and experiences in
special operations tactics and counter-terrorism.

The conference also included seminars and a display of the SAF's
counter-terrorism capabilities and special operations equipment.

Held in conjunction with the 10th Asean Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting
and the 19th Asean Armies Rifle Meet, the conference is aimed at strengthening
mutual understanding among the Special Forces' commanders and enhancing
collaboration and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
-- BERNAMA