Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign, defence ministers meetings in Singapore
Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign, defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh are leading Vietnamese delegations to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM Retreat) in Singapore on February 4-6.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Deputy Minister of NationalDefence Nguyen Chi Vinh are leading Vietnamese delegations to the ASEAN ForeignMinisters’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMMRetreat) in Singapore on February 4-6.
The meetings open the first note for a widerange of activities during Singapore’s 2018 chairmanship of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
According to a press statement issued bySingapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministers will discuss ASEAN’spriorities in line with the 2018 themes of “Resilience” and “Innovation”.
They will follow up on progress on theimplementation of the outcomes of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila in November2017 in addition to matters related to the strengthening of the ASEAN Communityand ASEAN Centrality in the regional architecture as well as promote strongerrelations between ASEAN and its external partners and regional and globalaffairs.
Particularly, the ministers will talk about theASEAN Leaders’ Vision for a Resilient and Innovative ASEAN and Concept Note onthe ASEAN Smart Cities Network.
They will deliberate measures to prevent theincreasing threats posed by terrorism.
Meanwhile, defence ministers from the 10 memberstates along with ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi are scheduled to partakein the ADMM Retreat from February 5-6.
The meeting focuses on discussing threats posedby terrorism in the region and Singapore in particular. As ASEAN Chairman in2018, Singapore vows to promote counter-terrorism cooperation between membersof ADMM and ADMM-Plus (ADMM) through charting out new and creative solutions.
The country will step up regional anti-terrorismcollaboration, enhance capability to present chemical and biological threats,and build trust in the fields of aviation and navigation.
This is the second time Singapore has chairedthe ADMM after the first time in 2006 with a view to reinforcing mutual trustof ASEAN member countries via better understanding of security and defencechallenges.-VNA
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei on January 25 agreed to cooperate and coordinate on exchange of information to counter radicalism and terrorism in the region.
A delegation of the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its President Thuan Huu attended the 19th General Assembly of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ) which took place in Bangkok, Thailand from January 24-28.
The 25th meeting of the ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee has been held in Jakarta, Indonesia during which the two blocs agreed to enhance cooperation in traditional and non-traditional security.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of Vietnam ASEAN SOM, attended the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SOM) which opened on February 5 in Singapore to prepare contents for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat).
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA) 
