Commodore Michiel Hijmans (R), former deputy permanent military representative of the Netherlands to NATO and the EU at the conference (Photo: laodong.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – A common perspe𝓡ctive among countries on risks facing regional maritime security is crucial to build strong cooperation, said Commodore Michiel Hijmans, former deputy permanent military representative of the Netherlands to the NATO and EU.
He made the statement during a conference on the management and settlement of complicated maritime issues in Hanoi on June 13, which was jointly organised by the EU Delegation in Vietnam and the Vietnam Academy of Diplomacy.
Maritime security is a shared concern of all regional countries as they are facing common challenges and risks such as storm, flood, tsunami and environmental problems, he said.
Hijmans also pointed to the need to design an overall and comprehensive strategy involving not only naval forces but also other forces in order to deal with maritime security issues.
Working with each other is key for success in the field of maritime security, he stressed.
Meanwhile, Prof. Erik Franckx, member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and President of the Department of International and European Law at Free University of Brussels (Vrije University), said that as an international organisation, ASEAN should study the European Union’s model in becoming a subject of international relations and a member of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
This will be useful for Southeast Asian countries during international integration, as well as the using of legal tools in fostering cooperation and dispute settlement, he added.
During the event, Vietnamese and international maritime experts and researchers also discussed a number of relevant issues, including the response to non-traditional maritime challenges, and the legal framework and regional lessons in settling disputes through peaceful measures.-VNA
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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Commodore Michiel Hijmans (R), former deputy permanent military representative of the Netherlands to NATO and the EU at the conference (Photo: laodong.com.vn)
