Int’l conference on East Sea promotes mutual understanding: experts
The international conference on the East Sea, which was held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam on October 25-26, plays an important role in promoting international community’s joint efforts to maintaining peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the East Sea, according to experts.
HCM City (VNA) – The international conference on the East Sea,which was held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam on October 25-26, plays animportant role in promoting international community’s joint efforts tomaintaining peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the East Sea, accordingto experts.
Emeritus Professor Carl Thayer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) at the Australian Defence Force Academy toldthe Vietnam News Agency on the sidelines of the conference that Vietnam has tailored the conferencesincreasingly to focus on issues of concern to the international community, andthe conferences help participants learn more and go deeper into various issues inthe waters.
Meanwhile, Professor Rober Beckman from theNational University of Singapore’s Centre for International Law described theconference as useful and interesting with a lot of important discussions held.
Delegates,especially those from Europe and outside Southeast Asia, all want to gain better understanding about thedifficulties and challenges with respect to the East Sea dispute.
With a view to luminating the grey zone and lighting up the blue, he said itwill be useful to continue to have discussions about the grey zone, and have people analyse not only what’s happening in Southeast Asia, but also what’s happingin other parts of Asia.
Earlier, in his opening remarks at the conference, Deputy Minister of ForeignAffairs Do Hung Viet said the East SeaConference series has provided an open, candid, friendly environment for regionaland international experts to come together to advance mutual understanding, andnarrow differences.
The official said he hopes that in the next 15years, the dialogue will further evolve into a key region-wide maritimesecurity forum, one that is open, inclusive and innovative in nature, a meetingpoint and hub of interests spanning from the “Indo” to the “Pacific” and beyond.
The conference has contributed to promoting transparency, building a network ofexperts, and creating a platform to discuss regional issues.
Only maritime cooperation can help countries change the East Sea from grey toblue towards peace and sustainable development, he said, adding it is necessaryto strictly follow international laws, including 1982 UN Convention on the Lawof the Sea (UNCLOS)./.
The 15th East Sea International Conference themed “Luminate the Grey, Light Up the Green” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25, with more than 200 delegates attending in person while nearly 250 others participate via teleconferencing.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s centrality in maintaining peace and prosperity in the region was highlighted at the 15th East Sea International Conference that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25.
The annual international conference on the East Sea held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, now entering the 15th year, (DAV) has become an indispensable forum for all those who are interested in maintaining peace, stability and development in the East Sea, according to DAV Deputy Director Dr. Nguyen Hung Son.
The 15th international conference on the East Sea wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26, with four discussion sessions and a keynote speech on the second sitting.
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.
Emeritus Professor Carl Thayer (Photo: VNA) 
