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Asian leaders vow to fight extremism using social media

More than two dozen Asian countries will agree to utilize social media to counter the spread of violent extremism in the region, according to a draft statement being prepared ahead of a top security gathering on Monday.

Foreign ministers from the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and from 17 dialogue partner-countries are expected to create a regional mechanism to address the security threat.

"The ministers expressed strong condemnation of recent acts of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," said the draft chairman's statement seen by Reuters, reflecting discussions expected at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila.