The 5th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue took place in the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang city on August 30 under the co-chair of Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen
The 5th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue takes place in Nha Trang city on August 30 (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The 5th Vietnam-Japandefence policy dialogue took place in the south central province of Khanh Hoa’sNha Trang city on August 30 under the co-chair of Deputy Defence Minister Sen.Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and his Japanese counterpart Manabe Ro.
At the dialogue, the two sides discussed world andregional issues of mutual concern and reviewed the outcomes of implementing cooperationcontents reached at the previous event in Tokyo in November 2016.
Both sides expressed their pleasure at progress indefence cooperation in the recent time as well as the activeness of Vietnameseand Japanese relevant agencies in deploying the agreed contents.
In the coming time, the two sides agreed to continuestrengthening partnership in various fields such as exchange of delegations atall levels, personnel training and sharing experience in UN peacekeepingactivities and overcoming war aftermaths, including bomb and mine clearance anddioxin detoxification.
They also agreed to work closely in cyber security,maritime security, defence industry and technology transfer.
In addition, the officers also consented to createfavourable conditions for defence units to conduct cooperation activities inthe spheres of rescue, military medicine and exchange of information amongstrategic research agencies of the two defence ministries.
Vinh stressed that the Party, State and People’s Armyof Vietnam have paid great attention to dealing with the war consequences andare calling for support from the international community.
Vietnam expected that Japan will provide officialdevelopment assistance (ODA) to help the country test new dioxin detoxificationtechnologies in Bien Hoa airport in the southern province of Dong Nai and carryout bomb and mine clearance projects, he said.
The Japanese side agreed to consider the possibilityof cooperation in building and operating an information technology and foreign languagecentre of the Communication University of the Vietnamese Defence Ministry.-VNA
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Japan will continue working closely with Vietnam to effectively conduct projects funded by Japan’s official development assistance (ODA), said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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.
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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.
The 5th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue takes place in Nha Trang city on August 30 (Photo: VNA) 
