Vietnam comments on Singapore PM’s speech at Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnam regretted that some contents in the remarks of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue and on his Facebook page did not objectively reflect the historical truth, causing negative impacts on public opinions, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam regretted thatsome contents in the remarks of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong atthe 18th Shangri-La Dialogue and on his Facebook page did not objectivelyreflect the historical truth, causing negative impacts on public opinions, theSpokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
She made the statement in response to reporters’queries on June 4 about Vietnam’s comments on the speech of the SingaporeanPrime Minister at the dialogue and the information posted on his Facebook page on May 31 saying Vietnam had “invaded” and “occupied” Cambodia.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs haddiscussed this issue with Singapore’s counterpart, she said.
The contribution and sacrifice of Vietnam in thejoint efforts with Cambodian people to end the Khmer Rouge genocide regime havebeen widely recognised, Hang said.
On November 16, 2018, the Extraordinary Chambersin the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued a verdict on the crime against humanitycommitted by the Khmer Rouge.
The ruling reflected objectively the historicaltruth, enforcing justice and making fair restitution to victims, which waswelcomed by the international community and the United Nations, she added.
The recent accomplishments of ASEAN are theresult of joint efforts of all member nations throughout the history of theassociation, the Spokesperson said, adding that each member is deeply aware ofthe importance of strengthening the intra-bloc solidarity based on mutualrespect and ASEAN’s common principles.
As an active and responsible member of ASEAN,Vietnam has and will continue working with other members to build a strong ASEANcommunity of unity and solidarity playing the central role in the region, thespokesperson declared.-VNA
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Party General Secretary To Lam suggested both sides effectively implement existing parliamentary cooperation agreements and strengthen exchanges between the two legislatures. He laid stress on the bridge-building role of friendship parliamentarian groups in each country.
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Chien reaffirmed Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes through peaceful measures in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and early finalisation of a substantive, effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
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Eighty years since the historic autumn of 1945, the Vietnamese nation has overcome countless challenges to gain its independence and gradually develop thanks to the revolutionary path that is both resolute and flexible under the leadership of the Party.
Party General Secretary To Lam said since Vietnam and the RoK established their diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022, they have enjoyed expanded collaboration, delivering tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The state visit to the RoK by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
