Shangri-La Dialogue highlights Việt Nam’s rising strategic profile

30/05/2026
03:58

At the concluded 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Việt Nam's top leader delivered a keynote address, bringing a range of critical matters to the table. International experts note this speech has elevated Việt Nam's strategic position. It outlined Việt Nam's vision for a safer, more stable, and more prosperous Asia-Pacific, while highlighting the importance of international law, multilateral cooperation, ASEAN centrality, and constructive engagement amid growing geopolitical competition.

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