Sealane talks dominate ASEAN meet

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AP , JAKARTA

Southeast Asian countries yesterday discussed possible cooperation to boost security in the region's waterways, which form a crucial link in global trade and are potential terrorist targets.

The fight against terrorism in Southeast Asia and North Korea's nuclear ambitions top the agenda for international security talks this week in the Indonesian capital.

Armed soldiers patrolled the venue ahead of a meeting tomorrow of foreign ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The meeting coincides with the final days of campaigning for Indonesian presidential elections next week, and police have warned that militants may be planning attacks to disrupt the polls.

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