The President made the call at a conference held by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi on August 15, to review the building and dissemination of the “All people protect national security” movement in the 2006-2018 period. He spoke of the effective models and outstanding individuals in the field, hailing them as one of the important foundations for the Party and State to promulgate policies and solutions to strengthen the protection of national security and order. The State leader pointed out a number of opportunities and challenges as the country is entering a period of accelerating comprehensive and synchronous reforms, implementing industrialisation and modernisation, and facilitating proactive and active international integration. He affirmed that the building and development of the “All people protect national security” movement is the responsibility of the entire political system and the people, with the people’s public security forces playing a … [Read more...] about President calls for joint efforts in national security defence
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Religious dignitaries trained in defence, security
Participants of the course pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) – A course began in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai on July 31, aiming to boost defence and security knowledge for 130 religious dignitaries and leaders residing across provinces and cities in the Fifth Military Region. The three-day course will cover six topics on defence and security matters, as well as the legal framework surrounding beliefs and religions. It is designed to help participants stay alert to schemes by hostile forces as well as to ensure that the practice of religion is in line with the law and contributes to national defence and socio-economic development. Speaking on the opening day of the course, Major General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, said that the entire nation, including religious dignitaries and leaders, has an important role to play in keeping national independence and territorial sovereignty amid complex and … [Read more...] about Religious dignitaries trained in defence, security
Canada to maintain security cooperation with Vietnam
Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan talks with Viet Nam News on the prospects of Canada-Vietnam defence cooperation and Canada’s commitment to sustain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region during his visit to Vietnam. The Canadian Minister said Canada and Vietnam are able to look at opportunities in which both sides can enhance military training cooperation: from language training to medical and engineer training. Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan: "The military training programme we have in Canada allows us to locate the needs of the military. We have identified three needs that we will move forward with, not only in the agreement but on which we will take action. Language training is one of them. Regarding medical training, we have really good experience in field hospitals and especially during the deployment of peacekeeping operations." The minister said Vietnam plays a very important role in peace and security in … [Read more...] about Canada to maintain security cooperation with Vietnam
Canada to maintain security cooperation
Viet Nam News Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan talks with Việt Nam News on the prospects of Canada-Việt Nam defence co-operation and Canada’s commitment to sustain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region during his visit to Việt Nam. Việt Nam and Canada set up a new vision on bilateral relations during the visit of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Việt Nam last November, including defence ties. What is the significance of the defence relations between Việt Nam and Canada? This is the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and we are very proud of that. Our Prime Minister was very happy to visit here and also happy at the comprehensive agreement to move our relationship forward after 45 years. It just shows that the relationship has been built over time. And now coming to defence, we want to move that relationship forward as well. We want to enhance agreement in military training … [Read more...] about Canada to maintain security cooperation
Singapore to strengthen defence, domestic security
This was one of the important addenda noted by several ministries to Singaporean President Halimah Yacob’s Address on May 8th.Accordingly, the Ministry of Defence will develop new fighting concepts, and leverage on technological advancements such as the use of the Aerostat surveillance systems, which can scan Singapore’s seas and skies for threats, high-tech warships like the Littoral Mission Vessels, among others.It will strengthen cyber defence by training and using qualified full-time national servicemen (NSF), as well as build a capable cyber defence force through partnerships with local Institutes of Higher Learning.The Ministry of Defence will also work with neighbouring nations and regional partners to enhance regional stability and address common security challenges.The Singapore Armed Forces will develop new fighting concepts to become more effective. (Photo: todayonline.com)The Ministry of Home Affairs will set up a New Home Team Operations Centre which will use … [Read more...] about Singapore to strengthen defence, domestic security