Seoul: Vietnam remains steadfast in its “four no’s” defence policy, considering military transparency, adherence to international law, and commitment to solving disputes through peaceful means as the foundation for building trust, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien affirmed while attending the 14th Seoul Defence Dialogue.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the dialogue, under the theme ‘Confronting Geopolitical Challenges: Building Peace through Cooperation’, focuses on urgent global security issues. These range from measures to reduce military tensions and restore strategic stability to building future security capabilities. The event is scheduled to last until September 10.

On the sidelines of the event, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence delegation also held bilateral meetings with representatives from Malaysia, Singapore, and Turkey. These meetings aim to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and discuss mutual security concerns.