[VT]: Message to Philippines

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Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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Recipients:
Delfin Lorenzana, Secretary, Philippine Department of National Defense
CC: N/A

Greetings,

I have been informed that the Philippine Government may be interested in cooperation with Vietnam. It is unfortunate but due to the recent referendum, this managed to get slipped past me. I would like to schedule a meeting in which we can discuss the details. As I was told the Spratly Islands and Military Cooperation would be a major point for this. However from what I can tell the PRC slowly become less involved once more. But that still leaves a variety of different issues that we must deal with together. Also, I would like to tack onto that a discussion in regards to trade routes. As we will need to set aside ships to patrol these routes of course. So if you wish to engage in a meeting please write me back. But if you would like a phone call would do just as well.

Best wishes

From:
Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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To: Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Cc: Rodrigo Duterte - President of the Federal Republic of the Philippines; Hermogenes Esperon - Director-General of National Security Council


Greetings.

Thank you for messaging us and it's a pleasure communicating with you for the first time. Yes, it is true that the government of the Federal Republic of the Philippines is seriously seeking stronger economic, political, and most importantly, military cooperation with SEUOSS. Despite my country has been quiet and has not formally contacted your government; I believe our Department of Foreign Affairs had made initial liaison with your government.

We at the Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and even the Philippines' National Security Council, do had one common statement to our President Duterte - establish defense ties with SEUOSS as soon as possible. Convinced; our President has agreed with us and has finally delegated this task of formally contacting your government for military talks.

Moving forward, we do propose to hold a private meeting to discuss this very sensitive issue regarding the Spratlys. Philippines and Vietnam has remained "cold" when the Spratly's is in the discussion. I believe this is the ultimate moment that both our country conduct a BILATERAL talk about this: exhaust all possible options and potential compromises, and come up with a concrete solution that is acceptable between our countries... once and for all.

Please let me know if you agree to our proposed meeting. If yes, we do prefer that we conduct this in Hanoi for security purposes.

Respectfully yours,

Delfin Lorenzana
Secretary - Department of National Defense
Federal Republic of the Philippines.


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Delfin Lorenzana, Secretary, Philippine Department of National Defense
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Greetings,

Before moving forward I would like to make a simple correction as it will ease things greatly. We have returned to the naming convention of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This following our national referendum. Currently we are working with a temporary government until elections can be held. However, despite this we are still interested both in the Spratly Island Question, and the formation of closer Military Ties with the Philippines.

Thus with that in mind I do agree that we should hold the meeting you have proposed. However would this meeting be tied to the proposal for closer military ties? I also believe I should note that we would recommend the involvement of Taiwan as we have begun separate talks with them on the matter of the South China sea. Australia has also shown a willingness to go against the PRC on South China Sea issues.

Best wishes

From:
Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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To: Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Cc: Rodrigo Duterte - President of the Federal Republic of the Philippines; Hermogenes Esperon - Director-General of National Security Council


Noted on the new name of your country (Socialist Republic of Vietnam).

And yes, this proposed bilateral meeting will be tied to our proposal for closer military ties with Vietnam. We also take note of your recommendation to involve more countries on this Spratly Island / South China Sea issue such as Taiwan. However, we do prefer to have a meeting between our 2 country first. Then later on we will decide whether we involve other countries.

We wish Vietnam will have successful election.


Respectfully yours,

Delfin Lorenzana
Secretary - Department of National Defense
Federal Republic of the Philippines.

 

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Recipients:
Delfin Lorenzana, Secretary, Philippine Department of National Defense
CC: N/A

Greetings,

Very well, depending on how well this proposed meeting goes will determine whether or not we include other nations in talks. However we are very hopefully and believe that it will go we. Also in terms of your supporting of our reclaiming of lost land would the Paracel Islands be included in this? Though it could also be included in a greater South China Sea issue discussion

When would you like to hold the meeting?

Best wishes

From:
Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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To: Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Cc: Rodrigo Duterte - President of the Federal Republic of the Philippines; Hermogenes Esperon - Director-General of National Security Council


Thank you for your positive response. I am available to hold this meeting anytime. Just advise us your convenient and available date. We would prefer that we hold this high-level meeting in Hanoi.

We look forward to your acknowledgment and confirmation in holding this meeting.


Respectfully yours,

Delfin Lorenzana
Secretary - Department of National Defense
Federal Republic of the Philippines


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Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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Recipients:
Delfin Lorenzana, Secretary, Philippine Department of National Defense
CC: N/A

Greetings,

How would the 18th suite you? We can hold the meeting in Hanoi for certain. I look forward to this meeting if that date is acceptable to you. I believe there is a bright future of cooperation between our two nations. Not only that but I believe this is the start of a completely new era for the region. The winds of change blow our way, and we can only take advantage of it or be blown aside.

Best wishes

From:
Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam

@Apingdaldal

 

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[This message is private and encrypted]

To: Ngô Xuân Lịch, Minister of National Defence, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Cc: Rodrigo Duterte - President of the Federal Republic of the Philippines; Hermogenes Esperon - Director-General of National Security Council


We confirm our attendance in the 18th. See you in Hanoi.


Thanks and best regards,

Delfin Lorenzana
Secretary - Department of National Defense
Federal Republic of the Philippines