Maj. Gen. Pham Truong Son, Deputy Commander of the Air Defence - Air Force Service of Vietnam, is attending the teleconferenced Chiefs of Air Staff Conclave that opened on February 3, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.
Maj. Gen. Pham Truong Son, Deputy Commander of the Air Defence - Air Force Service of Vietnam, attends the online Chiefs of Air Staff Conclave (Photo: mod.gov.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Maj. Gen. Pham TruongSon, Deputy Commander of the Air Defence - Air Force Service of Vietnam, isattending the teleconferenced Chiefs of Air Staff Conclave that opened onFebruary 3, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.
The three-day event, held by the Indian AirForce, saw the participation of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief ofthe Air Staff of the Indian Air Force Marshal Bhadauria, and representatives ofmany countries in the region.
It features three sessions on disruptivetechnologies and innovations, air power in the Indo-Pacific region, and airpower and airspace strategies.
Addressing the conclave, Indian Defence MinisterRajnath Singh said the air force plays a highly important role at present,especially when many countries are facing threats from unmanned aerialvehicles, noting that the event provides an occasion for countries to updatetheir knowledge about aerospace technology and exchange experience in enhancingand developing the strength of their air forces.
He recommended countries’ air forces proactivelypromote cooperation and experience sharing so as to effectively adapt toexternal factors, thereby boosting the strength of each air force and jointlyguaranteeing an environment of peace, stability, and development.
Singh affirmed that India is a trustworthypartner, and it wishes to build up cooperative relations for common developmentwith countries in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in terms of security,defence, and sharing information about COVID-19 prevention and control,according to the Quan doi Nhan dan./.
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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).
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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.
Maj. Gen. Pham Truong Son, Deputy Commander of the Air Defence - Air Force Service of Vietnam, attends the online Chiefs of Air Staff Conclave (Photo: mod.gov.vn) 
