THE 4TH ARF WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING UNCLOS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS TO ADDRESS EMERGING MARITIME ISSUES

On November 30th and December 1st, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborated with the European Union, New Zealand, and Australia to co-host the 4th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop. The event focused on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other international instruments to address emerging maritime issues. The workshop convened approximately 200 representatives from 27 ARF member nations, various ministries, regional and international organizations, diplomatic offices, research institutes, and agencies.

Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu made the workshop's opening remark
Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Vu, delivered the workshop’s opening remarks
Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, Thomas Wiersing emphasized ASEAN's leadership role in fostering regional peace and stability
Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, Thomas Wiersing, underscored ASEAN’s leadership role in promoting regional peace and stability
Chargé d'affaires of the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, Mark Tattersall gave a speech at the event
Chargé d’affaires of the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, Mark Tattersall, praised the ARF’s role in Indo-Pacific security and cooperation dialogues

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for entrusting HoaBinh Events with the responsibility of planning this significant event.

Please find below a selection of noteworthy moments captured during this hybrid ARF workshop.

Delegate delivered a speech at the workshop
The 4th ARF workshop was hosted in hybrid form
The delegate made a presentation at the event
The workshop brought together a large number of representatives from ARF member countries
Esteemed delegates attended the workshop
Esteemed delegates participated in the 4th ARF workshop