Vietnam holds first planning conference for AMNEX 2/2020
The High Command of Vietnam People’s Navy on December 20 held the first planning conference in Nha Trang for the second ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 2/2020), which will take place in Vietnam in 2020.
The first planning conference for the second ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise is held in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The High Command of VietnamPeople’s Navy on December 20 held the first planning conference in Nha Trangfor the second ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 2/2020), which willtake place in Vietnam in 2020.
The event was attended by naval officers of ASEAN countriesand representatives of the Lao People’s Army and Vietnamese Ministry ofNational Defence.
Following the success of the first AMNEX held by the RoyalThai Navy in 2017, Vietnam will host the second AMNEX in May, 2020. To preparefor the exercise, the Vietnam People’s Navy will hold three planningconferences, according to deputy chief of staff of the Vietnam People’s NavyColonel Dam Xuan Tuan.
During the conference, the Vietnam People’s Navy announcedthe plans for the AMNEX 2/2020 and related events and received recommendationsfrom the navies of other ASEAN states for plans relating to logistic works.
Naval officers from ASEAN countries and representatives ofthe Lao armed forces later visited the Vietnam Naval Academy and Cam Ranh Portin Nha Trang.
Last year, Vietnam’s naval ship HQ 012-Ly Thai To attendedthe first AMNEX and an international fleet review on and around Sattaship NavalBase in the north of the Gulf of Thailand from November 14 – 29.
The AMNEX 2017 featured a harbour-phase exercise, anoil-spill response symposium, discussions on marine environment protection andarrest of ships carrying illegal chemicals, and sport exchanges.
The event was part of activities to mark the 50th ASEAN anniversary. –VNA
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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.
The first planning conference for the second ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise is held in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
