Howitzers soon to be ready for use in ukraine germanys defense minister says

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a little while at a session of the Group of Seven (G7) countries summit in Japan’s Hiroshima on Sunday. The meeting took place at the G7 session themed ‘Toward a Peaceful, Stable, and Prosperous World,' according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PM Chinh at the meeting stressed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its traditional friendship with Ukraine. Commenting on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine military conflict, PM Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of respecting the UN Charter and international law, especially the principles of respect for independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations, without interference in internal affairs and with no use of force in international relations. Chinh expressed his hope that the parties involved in the military conflict should end it soon, resume dialogue, and settle their disputes by peaceful means. … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM meets Ukraine President Zelensky on G7 summit sidelines

Vietnam firmly opposes using or threatening to use nuclear weapons and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vietnam urges all parties engaged in conflicts to seek resolution through dialogue, focusing on finding a long-term solution that considers the legitimate interests of all involved. PM Chinh and world leaders at the session. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the remarks at an expanded session of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21 to discuss visions for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world. Chinh stressed Vietnam's commitment to promoting peace and ending conflicts. He said that Vietnam firmly opposes the use and threat of nuclear weapons, respects sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seeks to ensure food security, energy stability, and the well-being of its people. Calling for adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, the Prime Minister urged all parties … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for peaceful measures to int’l disputes: PM

Speaking at the session "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world" within the framework of the G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima, Chinh stated Vietnam's messages on peace, stability and development of global and regional cooperation. President Pham Minh Chinh and other guests at the "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world" of the G7 Summit on May 21, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Duong Giang The PM said that Vietnam will contribute to peace, not to use and threaten to use nuclear weapons, respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure security of food, energy, and people. Chinh called on all parties involved to resolve conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, to find long-term solutions, taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties. Chinh stated that Vietnam does not take sides but chooses justice and equality. According to the PM, the values of trust, sincerity and sense of responsibility have been consistently demonstrated by … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM calls for conflict resolution through dialogue

South Korea's arms sales jumped to more than $17 billion in 2022 from $7.25 billion the year before, according to its defence ministry, as Western countries scrambled to arm Ukraine and tensions rose in other hot spots such as North Korea and the South China Sea. The arms deal with Poland, a key NATO member, last year included hundreds of Chunmoo rocket launchers, K2 tanks, K9 self-propelled howitzers, and FA-50 fighter aircraft. The deal's value and the number of weapons involved made it stand out even among the world's biggest defence players. South Korean and Polish officials say their partnership will help them conquer the European arms market even beyond the Ukraine war, with Seoul providing high-quality weapons faster than other countries and Poland offering manufacturing capacity and a sales pipeline into Europe. Reuters spoke to 13 company executives and government officials, including those directly involved in the deal, who said the arrangement provides a blueprint for … [Read more...] about Inside South Korea’s race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers