CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT of the First ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus "ADMM-Plus: Strategic Cooperation for Peace, Stability, and Development in the Region" _____________ 1. The First ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) was convened in Ha Noi, Viet Nam on 12 October 2010. The Meeting was chaired by General Phung Quang Thanh, Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. 2. The Meeting was attended by the Defence Ministers and Representatives of Defence Ministers from ten ASEAN Member States and eight ASEAN Dialogue Partners (hereby referred to as the "Plus" countries), namely Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, and the United States. The Secretary-General of ASEAN was also in attendance. 3. His Excellency Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam attended the opening of the Meeting and delivered the welcome remarks, in which he underscored the … [Read more...] about Chairman’s statement of the first ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus
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VN set for defence ministers meeting
VietNamNet Bridge - Preparation for the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus), hosted by Viet Nam at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on Tuesday, has been completed. The meeting would mark the start of a new defence and security co-operation mechanism in the emerging regional security architecture, said Deputy Minister of Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh at a press conference yesterday. Attending the ADMM Plus would be defence ministers, representatives for the defence ministers of 10 ASEAN members, the ASEAN secretariat and eight dialogue partners: Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. "ADMM Plus: Strategic Co-operation for Peace, Stability and Development in the Region" hopes to confirm the solidarity and determination of ASEAN countries in expanding external defence co-operation for the sake of peace and stability in the region. In addition, the meeting will … [Read more...] about VN set for defence ministers meeting
Nearly 20 Defence Ministers in security dialogue
VietNamNet Bridge - The ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM+) opened this morning in Hanoi, with the participation of many powers like the US, Russia, China, India and Japan.Sea security is not only ASEAN's concernCooperation in ADMM+ must be led by ASEANVietnam set for defence ministers meeting In his opening speech, Vietnamese Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh said that the modern world history has rarely recorded the gathering such as this, of the Defence Ministers of 18 countries in the world to discuss defence and security cooperation. He confirmed that with ASEAN, ADMM+ is a landmark in its development process. "This [ADMM+] is the equal and helpful playground for all participants and it plays the role of harmonizing relations, building capacity and strengthening relations and interaction among the armies of participating countries," he stressed. Attending the opening session, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said that the major trend in Southeast Asia and … [Read more...] about Nearly 20 Defence Ministers in security dialogue
ASEAN Defence Ministers summit wraps up in Jakarta
JAKARTA — The fifth ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM-5) ended in Jakarta yesterday. The meeting issued a joint declaration calling for increased security-national defence co-operation among ASEAN members to ensure and boost regional peace and stability, advancing towards an ASEAN Community by 2015, with one of the most three important pillars being security-political community. The declaration affirmed freedom of navigation in the East Sea in accordance with international laws, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It also reiterated ASEAN member states' commitment to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of the Parties in the East Sea, looking towards the approval of the Code of Conduct to further promote peace and stability in the region. The ministers agreed to establish a joint committee to coordinate the use of ASEAN military assets for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. They agreed with three proposals on the ADMM … [Read more...] about ASEAN Defence Ministers summit wraps up in Jakarta
Chinese defence minister pays official visit to Vietnam
PANO – A formal ceremony was held today at the Headquarters of Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence to welcome Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie in his official friendship visit to Vietnam. The visit is made at the invitation of General Phung Quang Thanh, Vietnamese Minister of National Defence. The Chinese minister also leads a high-ranking military delegation to attend the first ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus, host by Vietnam with the participation of 10 ASEAN member countries and the association’s eight dialogue partners of Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States. After the official reception ceremony, the two sides held talks about the issues of mutual interests. At the talks, General Phung expressed his wish that with its role and prestige, China would contribute actively to make ADMM+ a successful meeting. Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie thanked the Vietnamese side for its … [Read more...] about Chinese defence minister pays official visit to Vietnam