November 16, 2019 | 20:12 (GMT+7)
Vietnam to attend ADMM Retreat and ADMM+ in Thailand
PANO - A high-ranking military delegation, led by General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, will take part in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the sixth ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 16 to 19.
Vietnam’s participation in these events demonstrates the country’s proactive and responsible role in the framework of the ADMM and ADMM+, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, and development in the region.
At the meetings, Vietnam will step up the implementation of the Hanoi initiatives under the ASEAN defense cooperation framework.
At the closing ceremony for the ADMM+, Vietnam will take over the ADMM and ADMM+ chairmanship from Thailand as the country will hold the Chair of ASEAN in 2020.
Translated by Van Hieu