Hang made the remarks while responding to queriesregarding the formation of a security partnership by Australia, the UK and theUS, at the ministry’s regular press conference held online on September 23.
Vietnam always keeps a close watch on developments in the regional situation, she said.
Asked about Australia’s submarine project, Hang saidthe development and use of nuclear energy must serve peaceful purposes and socio-economicdevelopment in countries, while ensuring absolute safety for humans and theenvironment.
Regarding the EU’s Strategy for Cooperation in theIndo-Pacific announced on September 16, the spokesperson said Vietnam valuesthe EU’s role and active contributions to peace, cooperation and development inthe region.
On the basis of the Vietnam-EU partnership andcomprehensive cooperation, Vietnam stands ready to coordinate with the EU,implement cooperation frameworks of shared concern, promote ASEAN’s centrality,and boost the Asia-Europe partnership and the ASEAN-EU strategic partnership,contributing to maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region, the spokesperson said./.