With a strong foundation established over the past 45 years and a common vision for the future, co-operation between Japan and ASEAN countries will reach new heights, said Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Quốc Dũng.

Vietnamese Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch called on parties to work together to solve disputes while addressing the fifth plenary session of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore yesterday.

The 18th Shangri-La Dialogue – the leading security forum of Asia-the Pacific – officially opened yesterday evening in Singapore.

UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam Kamal Malhotra spoke with Vietnam News Agency about how Việt Nam will have more opportunities to prove its capability and play a more important role in regional and global issues if it is elected to the UN Security Council (UNSC)