Tokyo, Feb. 11 -- Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien represented Vietnam at the 14th Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial Forum in Tokyo, Japan, on February 11.

In his speech, Chien stressed that the world is undergoing era-defining transformations. Against this backdrop, the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM+) has proven effective in managing regional security, fostering dialogue, and enhancing cooperation to address emerging challenges, helping to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.

He praised participating countries, particularly Japan, for their proactive contributions to strengthening defence ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The Vietnamese offi...