In addition to the plenary session of the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (27th ARF HDUCIM), the National Defence University as the host and co-chair alongside the Canadian Defence Academy, also coordinated 21 formal bilateral meetings requested by delegates from participating countries. The high number of bilateral engagements underscores the significance of the 27th ARF HDUCIM, which functions not only as a platform for international military education but also as an important avenue for military diplomacy that supports the promotion of security, peace, and stability across the region.