PM leaves for Asia Security Summit

This year’s dialogue, scheduled from May 31-June 1, will draw the participation of representatives of 27 countries in Asia-Pacific region.

PM Dung will highlight Viet Nam’s foreign policy of peace, independence, self-control, diversification and multi-lateralization of international relations at the upcoming 12th Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.

In his opening keynote address on May 31, Viet Nam will be described as a reliable friend and partner of all countries which is actively and proactively integrating into the world.

The speech will also manifest Viet Nam’s national defense and security policy for peace, stability and development cooperation in the region and voice Viet Nam’s stance on important regional issues, including peace, stability and maritime security in the East Sea.

The organizers’ invitation of PM Dung to attend and deliver an opening remark reflects the appreciation of Viet Nam’s role and position. This is also a good chance for the country to boost the implementation of the Resolution of the 11th Communist Party of Viet Nam Congress on the policy of active and proactive international integration.

The three-day event will focus discussions on the US approach to regional security, protection of national interests and conflict prevention, military modernization and strategic transparency, China’s role in regional security, regional and global institutions and Asia security, and promoting defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

In addition, special sessions will touch upon how to prevent conflicts at sea, new military technologies and doctrines, defense diplomacy and conflict prevention, and information network dimension and Asia security./.

                                                                                                                                              By Hai Minh