The 5th Vietnam-Italy Defense Policy Dialogue was a great success.

(Chinhphu.vn) - At the Dialogue, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, clearly stated Vietnam's stance of persistently pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations; and persistently pursuing the "four no's" defense policy.

5th Vietnam-Italy Defense Dialogue - Photo: VGP/PL

Vietnam-Italy defense cooperation continues to be strengthened and enhanced.

On July 2 in Hanoi, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Mr. Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Secretary of State for Defense of the Republic of Italy co-chaired the 5th Vietnam-Italy Defense Policy Dialogue.

Regarding the East Sea issue, Vietnam's consistent stance is to persistently strive to resolve all disputes and disagreements by peaceful means on the basis of international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), international and regional commitments such as the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and support the early signing of a Code of Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (COC) in a practical and effective manner.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien clearly stated Vietnam's stance of persistently pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations, and persistently pursuing the "four no's" defense policy.

The Deputy Minister of National Defense expressed his delight at the continued consolidation and enhancement of the Vietnam-Italy defense cooperation in a practical and effective manner, in accordance with the signed cooperation agreements, notably in the following areas: Exchange of delegations, especially high-level delegations; effective maintenance of consultation dialogue mechanisms; defense industry training; and United Nations peacekeeping.

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense is ready to receive Italian soldiers to participate in the International Defense Officials Course at the National Defense Academy and to study Vietnamese at the Academy of Military Science.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien suggested that in the coming time, the two sides should focus on studying the possibility of signing cooperation documents; continue to promote delegation exchanges at all levels; train in the defense industry and United Nations peacekeeping; study and expand mechanisms and forms of exchange and consultation to enhance understanding and trust between the two sides; continue to closely coordinate and support each other at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations and within the framework of ASEAN-European Union (EU).

He suggested that Italy should speak up so that the EU can soon remove the IUU "yellow card" warning for Vietnamese seafood; and support Vietnam in promoting defense cooperation with the EU under the Agreement on Establishing a Framework for Vietnam's Participation in EU Crisis Management Activities (FPA).

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien respectfully thanked and appreciated the presence of the Secretary of State and the Delegation of the Ministry of National Defense and Italian defense industrialists at the International Defense Exhibition 2024.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and Mr. Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Secretary of State for Defense of the Republic of Italy signed the Minutes of Dialogue and Letter of Intent - Photo: VGP/PL

Wishing to bring peace and stability to the region and the world

At the Dialogue, Mr. Matteo Perego di Cremnago expressed his pleasure to meet Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and co-chair the Dialogue, and thanked the Vietnamese side for the warm welcome given to the Delegation. The Secretary of State highly appreciated the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024.

Mr. Matteo Perego di Cremnago emphasized that both Vietnam and Italy share a vision for the world situation, desire to bring peace and stability to the region and the world, care about the noble international mission as well as develop new technology.

Mr. Matteo Perego di Cremnago said that Italy has the capacity and is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in the field of mine clearance, and affirmed its interest in promoting defense cooperation with Vietnam, wishing to promote stronger cooperation, have new developments in the coming time, and move towards practical steps for the relationship between the two sides.

The Secretary of State believes that the Dialogue will be a great success, contributing to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries, thereby strongly promoting the Vietnam-Italy Strategic Partnership.

At the end of the Dialogue, the two sides signed the Minutes of the Dialogue and the Letter of Intent on the establishment of a Working Group on bilateral cooperation in the field of defense equipment.

Phuong Lien

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