Vietnam, Indonesia hold 2nd defence policy dialogue
Vietnam and Indonesia held the 2nd defence policy dialogue virtually on October 14 to discuss plans and orientations to further strengthen defence ties.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamand Indonesia held the 2nd defence policy dialogue virtually on October 14 to discuss plans and orientations to further strengthen defenceties.
The event was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. HoangXuan Chien, and Lieut.Gen. Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence.
The two sides highly valued the resultsof the 4th meeting of the joint working group on military-defence cooperation onSeptember 29, 2021 and the 2nd meeting on defence industry cooperationon September 30, 2021.
Participants affirmed that despitecomplicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral defencecooperation in the past time has continued to be maintained and deployedflexibly, recording positive results. The two sides have effectively maintainedthe mechanism of the joint working group on cooperation in training, and closely coordinated and consulted each other at multilateral mechanisms andevents.
They also discussed the roleplayed by their armies in preventing and controlling COVID-19, and introducedthe National Defence White Paper of the two countries, and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R), and Lieut. Gen. Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Regarding the East Sea issue, the twosides emphasised the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security,safety, freedom of navigation and aviation, and peacefully settling disputes onthe basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The two sides agreed to continue effectively and flexibly implementing cooperation programmes, focusing on theareas of training, and exchange of delegations, especially high-level delegations.
They will also step up cooperationin defence industry and among armed services and arms; and technicalcooperation between the coast guard forces, the air defence-air forces,and the military medical forces of the twocountries in the fight against COVID-19./.
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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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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.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R), and Lieut. Gen. Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
