In the conference, ADSOM WG leaders from ASEAN countries discussed the ASEAN Defense Cooperation in 2020, including updating the ASEAN Defense cooperation process and a 3-year operation plan and evaluation of some new initiatives in the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM+.
The Head of Vietnamese Delegation, Lieutenant General Vũ Chiến Thắng also affirmed the active and effective participation of the Ministry of Defense with Vietnam Government in pandemic prevention. The Ministry also actively cooperated with other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, China, and Russia to share experiences and support each other in COVID-19 prevention and control.
The meeting also discussed preparations for the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials Meeting, which will take place on May 15th.
