Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attended the 15th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting held via videoconference on August 11 under the chair of Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, First Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan Spry bin Haji Serudi @ Haji Seruji.
Hanoi (VNA) - Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of theVietnam People’s Navy, attended the 15th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meetingheld via videoconference on August 11 under the chair of Commander of the RoyalBrunei Navy, First Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan Spry bin Haji Serudi @ HajiSeruji.
Sharing his views on the topic “Blue economy: We care, weprepare, we prosper”, Nghiem said that as the world and the region are facingthe unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical shifts,economic recessions, natural disasters and climate change, the interest in thedevelopment of the blue economy will be one of the keys to overcomedifficulties, develop together, and realise a goal for a sustainable andinclusive ASEAN community which leaves no one behind.
Developing the sea-based economy sustainably is both theright and responsibility of each country, region and the whole world, hestressed.
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and strategiccompetition among major countries, traditional and non-traditional securitythreats such as piracy, terrorism, transnational crime, cyber security, illegalimmigration, sovereignty disputes, illegal fishing, climate change and pollutionof the marine environment may directly affect peace, stability and development ofthe marine economy in particular and the region in general.
This requires the navies of ASEAN countries to strengthensolidarity and unity, continue to promote cooperation in maritime security, andcontribute to sustainable marine economic development, stated Nghiem.
To achieve that goal, the Vietnamese navy chief suggested thenavies of ASEAN countries actively coordinate in and contribute to maintaininga peaceful, secure, stable and law-ruled marine environment; create favourableconditions for countries in the region and the international community to focusresources on pandemic prevention and control and economic development; and takeadvantage of the opportunities brought about by the fourth industrialrevolution.
Regarding the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, heproposed the navies of ASEAN countries share information and disseminate andreplicate good practices and experiences in order to contribute to the efforts tofight the pandemic of each country as well as of the whole region.
At the meeting, participants heard a report updating theregional maritime security situation presented by a representative of the InformationFusion Centre (IFC) of the Singapore Navy, and the results of the Working Groupof the ASEAN Navy Training Experience Exchange Program (ANTEEP) presented by a representativeof the Vietnam People’s Navy; and discussed cooperation activities of the ASEANnavies in the coming time./.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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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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Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem (Photo: VNA) 
