Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen the countries’ defence ties.
The meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Minister of National DefenceGen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers ofVietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen thecountries’ defence ties.
Minister Giang and his counterparts Chansamone Chanyalath from Laos and Tea Banh from Cambodia discussed the regional and international issuesof common concern; cooperation orientations for the time ahead, includingincreasing all-level mutual visits, holding joint search and rescue exercises,and coordinating to combat transnational crimes; and sharing information abouthostile forces sabotaging their countries.
The Vietnamese official recommended the three defenceministries step up sharing their strategic visions; maintain the annual meetingamong the three defence ministers; and enhance the three militaries’ coordination in responding to non-traditional securitychallenges.
He also called for more attention to educating the threecountries’ militaries and people, especially the young, on the significance ofthe Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia solidarity; and for further mutual support atinternational and regional forums, especially mechanisms in ASEAN such as theASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the ADMM Plus, thus promoting thestature and role of each nation.
On this occasion, Minister Giang invited his Lao andCambodian counterparts to attend an international defence exhibition to be heldby the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi this December.
Earlier the same day, the high-ranking military delegation ofVietnam took part in a ceremony marking the Laos - Vietnam, Vietnam - Laos Solidarity andFriendship Year 2022 held by the Lao Ministry of National Defence.
Lao Defence Minister Chansamone Chanyalath reviewed the glorioushistory of the two countries’ relations, founded by late Presidents Ho ChiMinh, Kaysone Phomvihane, and Souphanouvong. He also expressed his deepgratitude to the Vietnamese and Lao officials, Party members, soldiers, andpeople who fell down for the sake of the two countries’ revolutions.
In his remarks, Giang thanked the Lao Party, people, andarmy for providing conditions for the search for and repatriationof Vietnam’s volunteer soldiers and experts.
He affirmed that the Defence Ministry of Vietnam will always standside by side with its Lao counterpart during the national development and defence ineach country./.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have committed to enhancing cooperation in fighting transnational crimes in all forms, especially drug crime, human trafficking, smuggling, terrorism and high-tech crime.
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The defence ministries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia launched a joint search and rescue exercise in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, on September 10.
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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).
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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 meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14. (Photo: VNA) 
