National Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich (right) and Lao Defense Minister General Chansamone Chanyalath (Photo: VNA)

Minister Chanyalath appreciated Vietnam’s preparations for ADMM and other ASEAN activities this year. He said he believes under Vietnam’s chairmanship, ADMM and ADMM+ will maintain their important role in regional security.

On the same day, Minister Ngo Xuan Lich hosted a reception for Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds. Mr. Lich praised Vietnam-Australia cooperation and said Vietnam will send representatives to attend a conference on Women, Peace, and Security in Australia. Ms. Reynolds said she believes Vietnam will successfully organize ASEAN 2020 conferences and defense activities.