October 20, 2019 | 20:48 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese Defense Minister to attend the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum
PANO - Minister of National Defense General Ngo Xuan Lich will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese defense delegation to attend the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China, from October 20 to 22, at the invitation of Chinese Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe.
With the theme of “Maintaining International Order and Promoting Peace in the Asia-Pacific Region”, the forum has four plenary sessions and eight special sessions.
As planned, General Lich will deliver an important speech at the second plenary session of the forum, themed "Security Risk Management in the Asia-Pacific Region".
The attendance of the high-ranking Vietnamese military delegation to the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing aims to continue reaffirming Vietnam's active and proactive roles, as well as responsibility in dealing with regional and global issues. The trip also demonstrates the country's goodwill in promoting cooperation, friendly relations, and sharing experiences with other countries in addressing common security challenges; thereby building trust as the basis for promoting peace and development.
The visit of the Vietnamese military delegation also demonstrates Vietnam's stance on security and development issues that capture the interest of the whole world.
Translated by Lam Anh