Minister of public security

Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich addressed an ASEAN ministers’ meeting with partners on November 18, describing trust as the most important for countries to cooperate substantively and sincerely in dealing with security challenges in the region. The 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Bangkok on November 18  Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich addressed an ASEAN ministers’ meeting with partners on November 18, describing trust as the most important for countries to cooperate substantively and sincerely in dealing with security challenges in the region. He delivered a speech at the 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus, themed “Sustainable Security”, in Bangkok on November 18. The event saw the participation of defence officials of the 10 ASEAN countries and the dialogue partners of Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the US. Minister Lich said peace, cooperation and … [Read more...] about VN Defence Minister stresses trust in cooperation to solve security challenges

The 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Bangkok on November 18 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich addressed an ASEAN ministers’ meeting with partners on November 18, describing trust as the most important for countries to cooperate substantively and sincerely in dealing with security challenges in the region. He delivered a speech at the 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus, themed “Sustainable Security”, in Bangkok on November 18.  The event saw the participation of defence officials of the 10 ASEAN countries and the dialogue partners of Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the US. Minister Lich said peace, cooperation and development are still the main trend, in which the regional security cooperation mechanisms led by ASEAN have proved increasingly effective, helping to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for economic growth and … [Read more...] about Minister stresses trust in cooperation to solve security challenges

Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich (sixth, right) and other officials pose for a photo at the 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Bangkok on November 18 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Plus opened in Bangkok, Thailand on November 18 under the chair of Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. The Vietnamese delegation to the event was led by Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich. Addressing the event, the Thai Deputy PM thanked ASEAN and its partners for supporting Thailand to perform the role as the Chair of ASEAN in 2019 as well as ADMM and ADMM Plus. Ministers are scheduled to discuss seven topics related to security, including humanitarian relief and natural disaster mitigation, maritime security, military medical services, anti-terrorism, peacekeeping, bomb and mine clearance campaigns for humanitarian purposes and cybersecurity. Concluding the event, a ceremony will be held to hand over the role … [Read more...] about ADMM Plus focuses on security matters

Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich held bilateral meetings with other delegates to the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 1. Meeting between Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich and US Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan At his meeting with US Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan, both sides said that cooperation between Vietnam and the US has produced practical results that conform with the bilateral comprehensive partnership, thus contributing to maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world. Shanahan stressed that the US welcomes Vietnam’s voice in the region and the world and support the country in successfully assuming the role as ASEAN Chair in 2020. He also spoke highly of Vietnam’s participation in the UN’s peacekeeping missions. Lich asked the US to continue its cooperation to soon finish a project on dioxin contamination remediation at Bien Hoa airport which was launched in April, and maintain its support for … [Read more...] about Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings on Shangri-La Dialogue sidelines

Nguyen Thi Kim Tien will be relieved of her post as minister of health through a National Assembly secret ballot on November 22. Even though Tien’s term of office has yet to end, she has reached her retirement age. Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien - PHOTO: VGP In the fifth working week of the NA’s eighth sitting, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will submit a proposal to relieve Tien, while the NA Standing Committee will submit a proposal to relieve Nguyen Khac Dinh, head of the NA’s Committee on Laws, as he has been chosen as Secretary of the Party Committee of Khanh Hoa Province, Tuoi Tre Online newspaper reported. Dinh’s successor will be elected in the following week, while the election of Tien’s successor is not included in the sitting. The Politburo has appointed Tien as head of the Board of Healthcare Services for Senior Officials. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, a member of the Government’s Party Civil Affairs Committee, … [Read more...] about National Assembly to hold secret ballot to relieve Minister of Health