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| Soldiers of Division 316 assist residents of Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district (Lao Cai province) in overcoming the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding__Photo: VNA |
Vietnam targets to become capable of effectively responding to non-traditional security threats, according to the recently approved national strategy for prevention of and response to non-traditional security threats through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.
Under Resolution 147/NQ-CP dated May 22, the strategy’s overall objective is to create a unified awareness and actions of the entire political system and society in addressing such threats.
It also seeks to promote Vietnam’s proactive contribution of ideas and models to enhance international cooperation and make practical and responsible contributions to the global community’s efforts to address these threats, thus contributing to promoting sustainable national development and effectively serving national construction and defense.
By 2030, the strategy targets dissemination of knowledge on non-traditional security threats among all sectors of society, with the adoption of the “four on-site” principles, including on-site command, on-site forces, on-site logistics, and on-site resources for preventing and responding to such threats. Meanwhile, a set of national security, welfare and safety indicators will be promulgated to serve as a basis for issuing warnings and organizing prevention and response activities.
At the same time, infrastructure systems for early warning and monitoring will be established across the key regions vulnerable to non-tradition threats, especially in the fields of geology, climate change, environmental protection, water resources, energy, healthcare, and crime prevention and combat.
It is also targeted to develop a number of dual-use projects and facilities to mitigate damage caused by natural non-traditional security threats and to ensure cybersecurity, data security and health security. Appropriate reserve resources will be allocated for the recovery, reconstruction and return to normal development of those affected by non-traditional security threats.
By 2045, the entire political system and society will be well-informed and clearly able to identify non-traditional security threats with adequate capacity and proactive behavior to prevent and respond to such threats.
The country also aims to actively engage in international cooperation and proactively participate in the development of frameworks and mechanisms for preventing and responding to non-traditional security threats, demonstrating its role as a responsible member that makes positive and effective contributions to the international community.
To achieve its goals, the strategy sets forth eight key tasks and solutions, including establishing appropriate management mechanisms, improving legal frameworks, and strengthening the forecasting and risk management capacity. It also asks for promoting sustainable development, intensifying public communication, and building the capacity and skills of personnel involved in the prevention and response work.- (VLLF)
