iii) Define and identify common interests and threats in the region; and iv) Formulate regional policies with regard to reintegration of demobilised ex-soldiers including ex- child soldiers. OBJECTIVE 2 Promote regional coordination and cooperation on matters related to security and defence and establish appropriate mechanisms to this end. Strategies / activities i) Harmonise national defence policies to be constantly in line with foreign policy objectives; ii) Establish and operationalise confidence building measures for conflict prevention, management and resolution; iii) Promote interaction among senior officials of the Member States Security and Defence Forces through consultation and joint training programmes; iv) Conduct activities aimed at enabling co-ordination in handling conflicts, harmonise policies and strategies; v) Promote debates and meetings on the establishment of an early warning system and mutual defence measures; vi) Promote social, cultural and leisure activities within Armed Forces; and vii) Monitor the implementation of the decisions taken by the Summit on external policies with regard to defence issues. 26