The Vietnamese delegation was led by Rear Admiral Nguyen Dinh Hung, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy.
The eighth IMSC was part of the 13th International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX), which is hosted by Singapore. This year’s event attracted the participation of more than 400 international participants from navies, coast guards, maritime industries, international scholars and consulting organizations from nearly 40 countries.
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Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of the RSN, speaking at the event |
The conference discussed contents related to the impact of geopolitical developments on maritime security; measures by which maritime authorities can promote peace and stability; cooperation in the future maritime environment.
In addition, this year’s IMSC also mentioned contents evolving maritime threats, and discussed the role of the coast guard and law enforcement agencies at sea. Scholars emphasized the importance of maritime enforcement agencies in ensuring maritime security and safety, promoting safe seas and maintaining maritime security.
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Rear Admiral Nguyen Dinh Hung, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, attends the event. |
Addressing the conference, Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of the RSN underscored that the attendance of delegates in the event created a maritime community working together to address maritime security challenges, including piracy, illegal fishing and other economic activities at sea. Rear Admiral Sean Wat also presented new challenges such as climate change, affecting economic and maritime activities.
The chief of the RSN at the same time called for responsible utilization of oceans to conserve biodiversity; emphasizing that this is an opportunity for countries to show their responsibility and discuss threats to maritime safety and security; and promoting solutions to common security challenges at sea.
Earlier, on May 3, at the IMSC dinner party, Senior Minister of State for Defense of Singapore Heng Chee How underscored measures to build maritime capacity to address maritime threats; as well as the need to build trust and understanding through dialogues and practical cooperation at sea to ensure maritime security.
Translated by Minh Anh