Mr. Georg Pietsch, Director General of Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), and Prof. Jesudevan V, co-delivered the keynote, a testament to the co-operation and partnership between Regulators and Academia. Their discussions established vital connections between regulatory frameworks and responsible innovation, emphasizing that a shared responsibility approach is essential for addressing global security challenges, alongside raising awareness around export control compliance amongst researchers and students.
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Participants, including representatives from Singapore, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Cambodia, the United States, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and the Philippines, engaged in dialogues to explore ways to equip academia in Southeast Asia with the tools and frameworks needed for effective non-proliferation efforts.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our co-hosts, Singapore Customs, the German Federal Government, and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs for their partnership and support.
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Let's together build bridges across our fields, institutions, and nations, and create a future that honors both freedom and responsibility, innovation and security.