PANO - A high-ranking military delegation, led by Minister of National Defense Ngo Xuan Lich, participated in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the Unofficial ASEAN-Japan Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, from November 15 to 17, at the invitation of the Lao Defense Minister.

Minister of National Defense Ngo Xuan Lich

Vietnam’s participation in such events demonstrates the country’s proactive and responsible role in the framework of the ADMM and ADMM Plus, and aims to step up the implementation of ASEAN defense cooperation initiatives.

Vietnam’s participation also reaffirms the country’s support for Laos, this year's ASEAN chair, and helps boost its bilateral defense ties with other ASEAN member countries and Japan through a number of exchanges during the meetings.

Translated by Mai Huong