Vietnam exerts all efforts to maintain cyber security cooperation within ADMM-Plus: Commander
The Ministry of National Defence partnered with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hold a virtual symposium themed “Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: Implications for Regional Security in the Context of COVID-19” on November 2.
The Ministry of National Defence partners with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hold a virtual symposium themed “Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: Implications for Regional Security in the Context of COVID-19” on November 2. (Photo: mod.gov.vn)
Hanoi(VNA) – The Ministry of National Defence partnered with the InternationalCommittee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hold a virtual symposium themed “Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law:Implications for Regional Security in the Context of COVID-19” on November 2.
The event saw thepresence of representatives from member states of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) which gathers 10 ASEAN nations and its eight dialogue partners –Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.
It offered aplatform for participants to discuss and explore fundamental provisions of theInternational Humanitarian Law relating to cyber warfares, and aimed to enhance capacity building for theparticipating countries, contributing to the maintenance of the regional cybersecurity.
In his remarks,Major General Tong Viet Trung, Deputy Commander of Cyberspace Operation Command(Command 86), said as the Chair of the ADMM and ADMM-Plus this year, the Vietnamese Ministry of NationalDefence has made every effort to effectively maintain the defence cooperationprocess on cyber security within the ADMM-Plus via virtual meetings amidCOVID-19
Together withother ASEAN member states, Vietnam has agreed that critical informationtechnology (IT) infrastructure should be seen as national properties that forma backbone of the most important functions, services and operations in thesociety, Trung said.
He added Vietnamhas focused on strengthening cybersecurity potential for the protection of thecritical IT infrastructure through intensive training and capacity building forspecialised cybersecurity forces, accelerating experience sharing andinternational cooperation in responding to attacks to such infrastructure.
Vietnam supportsthe application of the International Humanitarian Law to settle cyber warfares,he continued, noting that the VietnameseMinistry of Defence is committed to actively and responsibly participate inASEAN’s defence cooperation mechanisms in cyber security in order to preventcyber attacks, violations of national sovereignty on cyberspace and cyberwarfares./.
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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.
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.
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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.
The Ministry of National Defence partners with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hold a virtual symposium themed “Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: Implications for Regional Security in the Context of COVID-19” on November 2. (Photo: mod.gov.vn)
