The 27th DGICM opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, heads of ASEAN member states’ delegations, representatives of the ASEAN Secretariat and other domestic and international delegates.
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| Overview of the 27th DGICM. |
Delivering his opening speech, on behalf of the host country, Deputy Minister Pham The Tung expressed his honor to welcome representatives from ASEAN member states to Vietnam to attend the 27th DGICM, underlining that Vietnam spares no effort to successfully organize the 27th DGICM and its related meetings.
Deputy Minister Pham The Tung hoped that, through the meetings and discussions, delegates will have opportunity to exchange valuable experiences and propose initiatives to promote regional cooperation in facilitate ASEAN citizens' travel and combating illegal immigration activities.
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| Deputy Minister Pham The Tung delivers opening speech. |
The 27th DGICM, with the theme of “Comprehensive Security, Strengthening Connectivity, and Moving Towards the Future”, takes place from August 12th to August 16th, during which delegates are expected to attend 6 important meetings and forums to discuss issues such as managing major immigration checkpoints in ASEAN, mechanisms and measures for ASEAN states to exchange immigration information, trends and challenges of illegal migration in the region, as well as sharing experience in immigration and consular management.
In addition, delegates also discuss the ASEAN-Australia training program and the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea) cooperation program within the framework of the 27th DGICM.
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| Delegates join group photo. |
Additionally, the 27th DGICM includes bilateral meetings on the sidelines and cultural exchange programmes to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation among ASEAN member states and partners outside ASEAN.
