The scene of second Vietnam-Cambodia defence policy dialogue (Source: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The second Vietnam-Cambodia defence policy dialogue took place in Hanoi on October 21.
At the dialogue, Deputy Minister of Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh and Minister of State of the Cambodia Ministry of National Defence Nieng Phat shared the view that bilateral defence cooperation in the past time has achieved practical results.
Agencies and units of the two defence ministries coordinated and implemented contents in the protocol on bilateral defence cooperation for 2015-2019 and the 2016 plan, helping strengthen and boost Vietnam-Cambodian friendship and cooperation.
They agreed that the exchange of high-ranking delegations has been maintained and implemented as planned, strengthening trust between the two armies.
Vietnam’s Military Zones 5, 7, 9 and the Vietnam Border Guard Command coordinated closely with Cambodia’s local governments and border guard force in information sharing, joint patrol, crime prevention and settlement of arising problems to maintain a border line of stability, peace, and development.
The navies of the two countries carried out cooperation activities as planned, such as holding joint patrols and annual meetings to ensure security, safety along the border at sea.
The search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who died in Cambodia are underway according to the plan of the two governments’ specialised committees.
In order to deepen the relationship, the two sides agreed that their armies need to boost coordination at forums and within the framework of multilateral and regional defence-security cooperation mechanisms.
The two sides will also maintain exchanges between their armies and support each other in personnel training, while considering the signing of an agreement on search and rescue in border areas.
꧋ The same day, Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich; Director of the VPA General Department of Politics Luong Cuong; and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Phan Van Giang hosted receptions for the Cambodian guest.-VNA
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At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
The scene of second Vietnam-Cambodia defence policy dialogue (Source: qdnd.vn)
