The meeting marked an important starting point as the country accelerates the implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and consolidates the state apparatus for a new development phase, with higher requirements for political stability, national defence, security, and safeguarding national sovereignty.
According to a Government report, Dong Nai has effectively leveraged its strategic location, historical traditions, and strengths in national defence, security, culture, and society to emerge as one of the country’s leading economic localities. The province serves as a key hub linking major development corridors and Ho Chi Minh City with the Central Highlands, the south-central coastal region, and the Mekong Delta region.
The 14th National Party Congress thoroughly discussed and made decisions on strategic orientations for national defence based on a renewed mindset and perceptions, said Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang.
It also marks one of the most ambitious social-development commitments of the coming decade, with State budget resources of about 423 trillion VND (16.05 billion USD) allocated for 2026–2030 alone.
An official has emphasised the need for the Party documents to further underscore the link between integration and the strengthening of internal capacities.
Party General Secretary To Lam proposed that both sides continue to reinforce political trust to guide and expand cooperation across all fields, successfully organise the 17th meeting of the Vietnam – China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation, and promote the roles of the key pillars of diplomacy, national defence, and public security.
Chien voiced his confidence that Malaysia will successfully chair both ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus (ADMM+), strengthening collective solidarity and capacity within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to respond flexibly and proactively to emerging security issues.
Along with researching and manufacturing modern weapons, equipment, and military technology with strategic significance, the Ministry of National Defence’s General Department of Defence Industry must engage in national industrial development strategy and enhance international cooperation, Party General Secretary To Lam requested while attending a ceremony in Hanoi on September 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of the general department’s traditional day.
Indonesia must build a strong defence capability to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity in the world full of uncertainty, where threats could come suddenly.
The military youth of Vietnam and Laos are hoped to continue to deepen their understanding of the history, significance, and importance of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to units under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence on January 27, which are on duty during the Tet festival.
Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, had a working session with the Military Command of the southern province of Binh Duong on January 5.
Lao Minister of National Defence Khamlieng Uthakaysone on December 5 said that his ministry will continue to cultivate the Laos-Vietnam special relationship when he received a delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos led by Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam.
Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reported on national socio-economic development this year and solutions to accelerate the development in 2025 at a national conference held on December 1.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 29 afternoon passed the revised Law on Public Investment with 441 out of 448 deputies voting in favour.
The Ministry of National Defence's Steering Committee for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Prevention and Control held a conference on southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on November 12 to discuss urgent measures in line with the Prime Minister’s directives to combat illegal fishing.
