Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieu. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Dr. Ely Ratner, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, co-chaired the Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on September 12.
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of NationalDefence Sen. Lieu. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Dr. Ely Ratner, US Assistant Secretaryof Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, co-chaired the Vietnam-US defencepolicy dialogue in Hanoi on September 12.
After one year of being postponed due to the impact of theCOVID-19 pandemic, this year's dialogue focused on evaluating the outcomesof bilateral defence cooperation so far and defining directions of partnershipin the coming years.
The two sides discussed the global and regional issues ofshared concern and reviewed the bilateral defence ties over the year in line withthe agreements they had reached in the field.
Both sides shared their delight at their cooperation invarious fields, especially in dealing with war aftermaths such as the dioxin detoxificationat Bien Hoa airport, support to people with disabilities in areas heavilysprayed with Agent Orange, bomb and mine clearance, and searching for remainsof soldiers missing during the war.
They highlighted the effective collaboration in areas of UNpeacekeeping operations, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, militarymedicine, and capacity building for the Vietnam Coast Guard force.
The two sides agreed that in the coming time, they willcontinue to efficiently implement signed agreements, concentrating on overcomingthe consequences of the war, UN peacekeeping, military medical cooperation, andsearch and rescue, while continuing to consult and support each other atregional forums, promoting their role as ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus(ADMM ) members, contributing to peace, stability and common development in theregion.
On this occasion, the US side provided additionalinformation to the Vietnamese Defence Ministry on Vietnamese soldiers who diedduring the war. Meanwhile, Vietnam invited the US Department of Defence to senda delegation to the international defence exhibition in Vietnam in December2022, pledging to support and create favourable conditions for US defenceenterprises to popularise products at the exhibition./.
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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.
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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.
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The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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An overview of the dialogue. (Photo: VNA) 
