13th int’l scientific workshop on East Sea held in Hanoi
The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) held the 13th international conference on the East Sea under the theme "Looking back to a brighter future" in Hanoi on November 18.
Hanoi (VNA)ꦅ – The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) held the 13th international conference on the East Sea under the theme "Looking back to a brighter future" in Hanoi on November18.
Theevent attracted the in-person participation of over 180 delegates and more than400 others attended via videoconference. There are around 60 speakers at the event, who are experts in the field from30 countries. In his welcoming remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu said with its location in the centre of the Indo-Pacific, any developments in the East Sea can easily become precedents for the region and other regions in the world. The East Sea situation has still posed new concernsover the past year. Competition among major powers and new cooperationmechanisms in the region have posed new problems to the evolving regionalarchitecture, especially ASEAN’s central role. Heexpressed his hope that the event will continue to be a leading prestigiousforum to discuss collaboration and development in the East Sea. Hieu proposed that the workshop focus on four issues, namely ways to increasedialogues among nations, especially claimant ones, to control disputes and seekacceptable solutions; measures to strengthen order in the East Sea based oninternational law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of theSea (UNCLOS); how to build a multilateral security architecture in the region toeffectively handle traditional and non-traditional security challenges with ASEAN's central role; and solutions to boost marine collaboration in variousareas, and the application of technological advances in marine management, especially blue economy, to restore economic recovery and supply chain at sea. Thetwo-day event will feature eight sessions with various topics such as the East Seain the changing global context, consolidating legal order in the East Sea over thepast five years, ASEAN and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in regional architecture,promoting diplomatic science for common benefits of oceans, and transparencyvia supervision technology, among others. In addition, three young leaders' sessions will be held to provide aplatform for young generations to raise their voices about the East Sea issue. Following the conference, there will be commentary sessions with the participation of leading Vietnamese experts./.
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Vietnamese relevant agencies always keep a close watch on developments in the East Sea, and Vietnam has full historical evidence and legal foundations to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in accordance with international law, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has affirmed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
