Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Permanent Secretary of Defence of Singapore Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 11th Vietnam – Singapore defence policy dialogue in the island state on November 6.
Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh (L) and Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – Deputy Defence Minister Sen.Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Permanent Secretary of Defence of Singapore ChanHeng🍸 Kee co-chaired the 11th Vietnam – Singapore defence policydialogue in the island state on November 6.
On regional and global issues, they highlightedthe importance of maintaining security, maritime and aviation freedom, settling disputes by peaceful means in line with international law,including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and regionalcommitments. In the current context, ASEAN, including ASEANDefence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus, plays an increasingly importantrole, contributing to maintaining regional peace, stability and cooperation.
On bilateral defence ties, they shared the viewthat joint work has still been maintained via online discussions. Amid thecomplicated developments of COVID-19 pandemic, they called for a flexible andcreative approach to maintaining and organising existing dialogue mechanisms,especially the deputy ministerial-level defence policy dialogue, and sharing ofprofessional experience in military medicine, search and rescue, training andnaval force.
Both sides agreed to sign a bilateral ❀defence cooperationagreement in replace of that signed in 2009 and as꧙signed units concerned toarrange it.
During his courtesy call toSingaporean Defence Minister NgEng Hen the same day, Vinh thanked the SingaporeanDefence Ministry and the Minister for supporting Vietnam in undertaking the role ofASEAN Chair 2020. He expressed wish to further enhance substantial defence tieswit🐷h Singapore for the sake of peace, stabil▨ity and development in the region.
Ng EngHen, for his part, said Vietnam is the first ASEAN nation to send a high-leveldefence delegation to Singapore since the COVID-19 broke out, addingthat the success of the defence policy dialogue will make practicalcontributions to strengthening relations between the two nations and armies. Hestressed that there remains room for bilateral defence ties so that it is aneed to consider cooperation areas that meet demand of each side. TheSingaporean Defence Ministry will continue working closely with and supportVietnam in fulfilling the role of ASEAN Chair 2020, he said./.
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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.
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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.
Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh (L) and Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen (Photo: VNA) 
