Defence Minister Giang meets Lao, Japanese, Cambodian counterparts on sidelines of ADMM-16
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, Japan and Cambodia on June 21 while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM).
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang meets with his Japanese counterpart Kishi Nobuo while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM). (Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of National Defence General PhanVan Giang had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, Japan andCambodia on June 21 while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), reported Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper.
In their meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and DefenceMinister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath thankedthe Government and Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, particularly militaryunits stationed along the border with Laos, for their timely support at thetime of hardship.
The two sides agreed that their ministries will closely coordinate with each other to organise activities to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam Solidarity andFriendship Year 2022, and implement the cooperationplan for this year.
Giang (left) in the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath. (Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan)
Giang also took the occasion to express his deepest thanksto the close coordination of Lao military units in searching and repatriatingremains of Vietnamese volunteering soldiers and experts killed during the war in Laos.
Meanwhile, Giang and his Japanese counterpart KishiNobuo highlighted the growth of the Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership in multiple fields, including personnel training, capacity building, UNpeacekeeping operation, cyber security, military medicine, maritime security,search and rescue and humanitarian assistance.
The Vietnamese minister asked the Japanese Ministry of Defenceand Minister Kishi himself will work for the smooth implementation of cooperation projects on strengthening maritime law enforcement capacitybuilding, addressing war aftermath, and search and rescue.
Minister Giang invited the Japanese minister to Vietnam Defence 2022, an internationaldefence exhibition and conference hosted by Vietnam for the first time thisDecember, and also welcomed Japanese defence companies to join as exhibitors.
Minister Giang (left) in the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of National Defence Tea Bank
Talking to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry ofNational Defence Tea Bank, Giang expressed his delight at seeing hiscounterpart again shortly after the two countries celebrated the 45thanniversary of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s path to overthrow the Pol Pot genocidalregime.
Both ministers agreed that the two ministries will closelywork together to organise bilateral defence cooperation activities in thecoming time, contributing to the success of the Vietnam-Cambodia, Cambodia-VietnamFriendship Year 2022 and deepening the countries’ relations./.
An official of the Ministry of National Defence (MoD) has affirmed the ministry’s support for its Cambodian counterpart’s chairmanship of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus in 2022, according to the Quan doi Nhan dan (People's Army) daily.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien met with his Japanese counterpart Tsuchimichi Akihiro in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 17 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM).
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang is leading a high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam to attend the 16th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the invitation of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Tea Banh.
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.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang meets with his Japanese counterpart Kishi Nobuo while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM). (Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan)
Giang (left) in the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath. (Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan)
Minister Giang (left) in the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of National Defence Tea Bank 
