Cambodia's General Nem Sowat (R) and Vietnam's Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien at the online conference on June 3 (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 19th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Security PolicyConference took place via videoconference under the chair of Cambodia on June 3.
Theevent was attended by officials of the 27 ARF members and the ASEANSecretariat.
Participantsexchanged viewpoints on international and regional issues of common concern,with a focus on emerging security challenges in the region and the world,orientations for intensifying regional defence ties in the post-pandemicperiod, and measures for building trust and strengthening solidarity andcooperation among the ARF members.
Addressingthe event, Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, head of theVietnamese delegation, shared views on the emerging global and regionalsecurity situation, including traditional and non-traditional securitychallenges, notably the strategic competition and armed conflicts amongcountries, along with maritime security, including the East Sea issue.
Hestressed that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence supports ASEAN cooperationas well as the bloc’s centrality in promoting ASEAN’s dialogue and cooperationwith partners for peace, stability, and prosperity.
Vietnamalso hopes that the countries will resolve all the conflicts and differences by peaceful means andwith respect for international law, including the 1982 United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he stressed.
The Chair of the conference, Gen. Nem Sowat - Special Advisor to CambodianDeputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Bank and Director General of theCambodian Defence Ministry’s General Department of Policy and Foreign Affairs,agreed with Vietnam’s viewpoint on the peaceful settlement of disagreements.
Heshowed support for upholding ASEAN’s role and ASEAN-led mechanisms like theASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) and the ARF in ensuring peaceand cooperation in the region./.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN ) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have inked a memoradum of understanding(MoU) to promote and develop their engagement in disaster management.
Russian experts have highly valued the role and strategic position of ASEAN in the region and in the world, particularly given recent global fluctuations.
A special ASEAN-Japan summit would be held in 2023 to discuss in-depth regional and international issues, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), on June 1 organised a forum themed “Transforming the Food System in ASEAN post COVID-19: Responding to Food Security and Inclusiveness Concerns”.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has attended workshops themed “Act East through North East” and “Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence” held recently by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Assam State.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Cambodia's General Nem Sowat (R) and Vietnam's Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien at the online conference on June 3 (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
