Vietnam contributed positively to the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’Meeting (ADMM-9) by making a number of proposals towards building anASEAN Political-Security Community, stated Defence Minister GeneralPhung Quang Thanh.
Speaking to the Vietnam NewsAgency correspondent in Malaysia on the major outcomes of the freshlyconcluded event, General Thanh said Vietnam highlighted the importanceof honesty and responsibility among member countries in ensuring andmaintaining peace, stability, security and safety in the region.
They should consider the security of the ASEAN Community their own national security, he said.
Vietnam also stressed the need to continue strengthening the ASEAN’scommon stance on the restraint of using force and settling disputesthrough peaceful measures in conformity with the United Nations Charterand international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law ofthe Sea (UNCLOS 1982).
The country also emphasisedthe importance of fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea (DOC), as well as support for negotiators inreaching a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Atthe same time, Vietnam suggested strengthening the ADMM’s role throughproviding comprehensive security, ultimately enhancing the efficiency ofADMM activities, he said.
ASEAN should prioritisefostering bilateral defence cooperation among member countries and withother partners, said the minister.
At the event,Vietnam proposed that the improvement of bilateral defence amongmembers of the bloc should be increased through implementingtrust-building measures, and strengthening consultations, sharinginformation, and facilitating high-level meetings and joint activitiesamong armies.
On the occasion of the 10thanniversary of the ADMM, Vietnam suggested a review of ADMM operationsand orientations for the next decade.
OtherVietnamese proposals included forming a mechanism to respond promptly tonon-traditional security challenges threatening the safety anddevelopment of the community, said General Thanh.
During the ADMM-9, the ministers reached consensus on awareness ofnon-traditional security challenges in the sea and on land, as well asIslamic terrorist organisations threatening the common development ofthe region, revealed the minister.
They agreed tofoster partnership among ASEAN members and other partners in maintainingpeace, stability, maritime and aviation security and safety.
The ministers also concurred to increase coordination in search andrescue, mine clearance, anti-piracy and combating human and drugtrafficking.
Regarding the East Sea, defence leadersunderscored the need to fully observe the UN Charter and internationallaw, especially the UNCLOS 1982 and the DOC, while exerting diplomaticefforts towards a COC between ASEAN and China.
TheADMM-9, which took place in Malaysia from March 16, was a significantstep towards the formation of the ASEAN Community in 2015, withPolitical-Security Community as a key pillar.-VNA
Speaking to the Vietnam NewsAgency correspondent in Malaysia on the major outcomes of the freshlyconcluded event, General Thanh said Vietnam highlighted the importanceof honesty and responsibility among member countries in ensuring andmaintaining peace, stability, security and safety in the region.
They should consider the security of the ASEAN Community their own national security, he said.
Vietnam also stressed the need to continue strengthening the ASEAN’scommon stance on the restraint of using force and settling disputesthrough peaceful measures in conformity with the United Nations Charterand international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law ofthe Sea (UNCLOS 1982).
The country also emphasisedthe importance of fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea (DOC), as well as support for negotiators inreaching a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Atthe same time, Vietnam suggested strengthening the ADMM’s role throughproviding comprehensive security, ultimately enhancing the efficiency ofADMM activities, he said.
ASEAN should prioritisefostering bilateral defence cooperation among member countries and withother partners, said the minister.
At the event,Vietnam proposed that the improvement of bilateral defence amongmembers of the bloc should be increased through implementingtrust-building measures, and strengthening consultations, sharinginformation, and facilitating high-level meetings and joint activitiesamong armies.
On the occasion of the 10thanniversary of the ADMM, Vietnam suggested a review of ADMM operationsand orientations for the next decade.
OtherVietnamese proposals included forming a mechanism to respond promptly tonon-traditional security challenges threatening the safety anddevelopment of the community, said General Thanh.
During the ADMM-9, the ministers reached consensus on awareness ofnon-traditional security challenges in the sea and on land, as well asIslamic terrorist organisations threatening the common development ofthe region, revealed the minister.
They agreed tofoster partnership among ASEAN members and other partners in maintainingpeace, stability, maritime and aviation security and safety.
The ministers also concurred to increase coordination in search andrescue, mine clearance, anti-piracy and combating human and drugtrafficking.
Regarding the East Sea, defence leadersunderscored the need to fully observe the UN Charter and internationallaw, especially the UNCLOS 1982 and the DOC, while exerting diplomaticefforts towards a COC between ASEAN and China.
TheADMM-9, which took place in Malaysia from March 16, was a significantstep towards the formation of the ASEAN Community in 2015, withPolitical-Security Community as a key pillar.-VNA
