At the opening of the American Air Force Chiefs Conference, the commander of the U.S. Southern Command Air Forces, David Mineau, asserted that China is leading the countries attempting to destabilize America.
The high-ranking U.S. military officer called for maintaining peace and prosperity in the region, as well as active cooperation among the continent’s allies. He also highlighted the presence of some “aggressive state actors” that pose a challenge to the international order.
The American Air Force Chiefs Conference is held in Paraguay with the aim of strengthening regional security to protect the population against natural disasters, transnational threats, and humanitarian crises.
The Event
From June 20 to 21, 23 delegations from the air forces of the Americas engage in discussions about cooperation among this component of the armed forces in the Paraguayan city of Luque.
Santiago Peña, president of Paraguay, emphasized during his speech at the opening ceremony the need for American air force chiefs to coordinate efforts against drug trafficking, transnational crime, and illicit flights. “Our commitment as a state from Paraguay is firm and unwavering, to strengthen international cooperation, support the development of joint capabilities, and continue to promote multilateral dialogue as a path to stability and lasting peace.”
Topics of the American Air Force Chiefs Conference
The meeting hosts 23 delegations discussing cooperation and topics such as humanitarian assistance during natural disasters, as well as aerospace operations, human resources, education, and training.
Search and rescue during disasters, airspace control, as well as information technology, telecommunications, and aerospace medicine are among the agenda items.
Additionally, participants debate on air accident prevention, scientific and technological development, aviation law, and strategic communication.
The doctrine of SICOFAA, an organization established on April 16, 1961, based in Tucson, Arizona, is under review by the 23 air forces from the region attending the event, namely Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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