Việt Nam and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper military cooperation. On 3 June, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Văn Giang met with General Romeo Brawner Junior, Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, who is on an official visit to Hà Nội. General Phan Văn Giang praised the growing ties between the two militaries and called for continued close cooperation.
Việt Nam and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper military cooperation. On 3 June, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Văn Giang met with General Romeo Brawner Junior, Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, who is on an official visit to Hà Nội. General Phan Văn Giang praised the growing ties between the two militaries and called for continued close cooperation.
Two weeks after US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, delegates from China’s People’s Liberation Army and the US Department of War have gathered in Singapore for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. CGTN’s Chen Yuan reports on how remarks from both sides at the forum are being viewed as a sign of progress in bilateral relations, and why stable China-US ties are important for the Asia-Pacific region.
After concluding a successful State visit to Singapore and attending the Shangri-La Dialogue, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila in the afternoon on 31 May, beginning a State visit to the Philippines at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
On the visit to Singapore, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm on 30 May took part in a series of activities focused on innovation, smart industry, urban transport development and bilateral cooperation. He also paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh and joined Singaporean leaders in activities promoting sustainability and friendship between the two countries.
In a historic first, Việt Nam's Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm delivered a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, becoming the first Vietnamese party chief and head of state to speak at Asia's premier security forum. He warned that the world is facing three fundamental crises: international order, development and strategic trust. To break down these messages, we're joined by Professor Alessio Patalano from King's College London.
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm’s keynote address touched upon key issues surrounding peace, stability and cooperation in the region, while the significance of Việt Nam’s presence was also widely reflected in international media coverage. Beyond the attention on individual leaders and major powers, this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue is also spotlighting whether dialogue itself can still prevent rivalry from turning into confrontation.