Vietnam, Russia sign military cooperation roadmap for 2018-2020
Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu signed a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4.
Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu sign a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lichand his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu signed a roadmap for bilateralmilitary cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4.
The signing took place following the meeting between the two ministers on thesidelines of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security.
Atthe meeting, Minister Lich extolled the level of technical-militarycollaboration between the two nations.
Followingthe Russian minister’s official visit to Vietnam in January, Russia had sent aPacific Fleet rescue boat to Vietnam to hold joint exercises for search andrescue operations. A Russian delegation also visited Vietnam to discuss a draftagreement on the search for submarines in distress.
Minister Lich also took the occasion to thank his Russian counterpart forgranting scholarships for Vietnamese students to pursue studying at Russianmilitary schools.
For his part, the Russian minister expressed his delight over the sound bilateralcollaboration in science and technology, hoping that regular meetings betweenleaders of the two defence ministries will help bolster the traditionalcollaborative ties.
Minister Lich and the Vietnamese delegation also held sidelines meetings withmilitary delegations from Laos and Cambodia.
The 7th Moscow Conference on International Security is taking placein Moscow, Russia during April 4-5, attracting the participation of more than 850representatives from 95 countries and territories worldwide, including 30defence ministers.
Theconference focuses on the defeat of terrorists in Syria and security issuesfacing Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. The use of “soft power” as atool to pursue military-political objectives is also on the agenda.
On April 5, the Vietnamese Defence Minister is scheduled to make an importantspeech, which will highlight emerging challenges and security threats in AsiaPacific, and the need to enhance multilateral cooperation to deal with thosechallenges.-VNA
A high-ranking delegation of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence led by Minister-General Ngo Xuan Lich left for an official visit to Russia on April 23.
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held talks in Hanoi on January 23.
Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich’s upcoming attendance of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security on April 4-5 aims to affirm Vietnam’s responsibility towards global and regional matters, a Vietnamese officer has said.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu sign a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4. (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
