THE MEKONG FORUM 1 - Auslandsbüro Vietnam
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In that context, Viet Nam needs to proactively identify interests, goals and appropriate measures in participating in sub-regional cooperation. Independent research and Track II diplomacy also play an essential role in proposing policy recommendations for Viet Nam’s participation in the sub-region cooperation. Therefore, strengthening strategic consultation on Mekong issues through research and Track II diplomacy is one of the essential tools to develop and implement multilateral foreign policies in general and socio-economic development policy related to the Mekong sub-region.
Against this background, KAS cooperated with Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies - Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam to organize The Mekong Forum series starting from 2022 on ward.
The discussion in Mekong Forum 1 will focus on:
- Assessing the geopolitical position of the Mekong subregion in the policies of major countries
- Discussing the impact of geopolitical competition on the subregion; opportunities and challenges for the Mekong countries.
- Issues for cooperation among Mekong countries in the coming period.
Programm
14.00 – 14.15 Opening session
DAV Representative
Mr. Florian Feyerabend, Resident Representative, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam14.15 – 15.20 Presentation session
Moderator
Dr. Le Dinh Tinh, Director General, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Main speaker:
Journalist Kavi Chongkittavorn
Bangkok Post (Thailand)15:20 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:45 Discussion session
Moderator
Dr. Le Dinh Tinh, Director General, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Commentators:
Ms. Hoang Thi Ha
Senior Fellow
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Mr. Richard Heydarian
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Q&A
16:45 – 17:00 : Closing session
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