A delegation of the Ministry of National Defence attended the virtual conferences of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Working Group (ADSOM WG) and the ADSOM-Plus WG on March 28 and 29.
The Vietnamese delegation attends the meetings via videoconference. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – A delegationof the Ministry of National Defence attended the virtual conferences of theASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Working Group (ADSOM WG) and the ADSOM-PlusWG on March 28 and 29.
The Vietnamese delegation wasled by Col. Pham Manh Thang, Deputy Director of the Defence Ministry’s ExternalRelations Department, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.
The events, chaired by Cambodia,continued to discuss the issues that were not scrutinised at the ADSOM WG andADSOM-Plus WG meetings held in Phnom Penh in February.
The ADSOM WG session lookedinto draft documents proposed by Cambodia, including a concept document onenhancing cooperation in transboundary disease control among ASEAN countries’defence forces, a concept document on increasing the support mechanism for ASEANservicewomen to take part in peacekeeping operations, and another on the establishmentof cooperative ties among ASEAN defence academies.
This meeting gave opinions onthe draft Phnom Penh Vision on the role of ASEAN defence agencies in assistingwith post-pandemic recovery, along with the draft joint statements of the ASEANDefence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the ADMM-Plus. It also considered theorganisation of informal meetings between defence ministers of ASEAN and Pluscountries in 2022.
The Vietnamese delegation at the virtual meetings. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Participants reviewed thepreparations for the ADSOM and ADSOM-Plus meetings that will be held inperson in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from May 16 to 18. Some countries also reportedon issues related to their initiatives.
Meanwhile, the ADSOM-Plus WGmeeting provided updates about the work plans of the ADMM-Plus experts’ workinggroups for 2021 - 2023.
Representing the ADMM-Plusexperts’ working group on peacekeeping that is co-chaired by Vietnam and Japan, Vietnamese and Japanese delegates talked about the Women, Peace and Security (WPS)initiative, based on the UN Security Council’s WPS agenda.
Basing on the ADSOM WGmeeting’s outcomes, the ADSOM-Plus WG conference also discussed the draft jointstatement of the ADMM Plus and preparations for the ADSOM-Plus./.
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.
Military intelligence chiefs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on March 15 vowed to continue enhancing the bloc's centrality, solidarity and unity, according to a joint statement.
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Vuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended the 19th ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces’ Meeting (ACDFM-19), as part of his visit to Cambodia from March 17 – 19.
A Vietnamese defence delegation attended the online opening ceremony of the 15th Annual Conference and the 7th Track II Network of ASEAN Defence and Security Institutions Retreat (NADI Retreat-7) on March 21.
The 16th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting has underscored the commitment of both sides to further advance the partnership towards the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan relations next year.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
The Vietnamese delegation attends the meetings via videoconference. (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
The Vietnamese delegation at the virtual meetings. (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
