Defence Minister participates in ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Retreat
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat on November 22 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, during which he stressed the need for the bloc to persist in its principles and to uphold its central role in the mechanisms it leads.
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Minister of National Defence Gen.Phan Van Giang attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat onNovember 22 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, during which he stressed the need for thebloc to persist in its principles and to uphold its central role in themechanisms it leads.
Gen. Giang said that in cooperation with partners, ASEAN hasmaintained consensus and solidarity, and ensured that ASEAN-led mechanisms areeffective and not pulled into agendas and goals of other countries outside theregion.
The bloc needs a harmonised approach in expanding itsrelations with partners, he stated.
The Vietnamese officer stressed that maintaining andensuring peace, security and stability in the region, including the East Sea, is of common concern and interests of countries.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (Photo: VNA)
ASEAN needs to stay firm and consistent on its principledstance on the East Sea issue, promote the full and effective implementation ofthe Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), strive to develop an effective andsubstantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), and handle issues in thespirit of peace, friendship, cooperation and development, and in compliancewith international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Lawof the Sea (UNCLOS), he added.
At the event, the delegation heads exchanged views onmaritime security challenges, including those relating to the East Sea. They emphasisedthe importance of maintaining peace and stability in the sea for the regionaland world security.
Before the retreat, General Phan Van Giang had a bilateralmeeting with General Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministerof National Defence of Laos.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged opinions on theregional and international situations, reviewed the results of bilateralcooperation, and discussed orientations for the coming time.
Giang invited the Lao minister to pay an official visit toVietnam and attend the International Defence Expo to be held in the countrynext month./.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang is attending the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the ninth ADMM Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia from November 21-23.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, now in Cambodia for the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, the ninth ADMM Plus and the ASEAN-US and ASEAN-India defence ministers’ informal meetings, met Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Tea Banh, on November 21.
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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.
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An overview of the ADMM Retreat (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (Photo: VNA) 
