The discussion was organised by the Embassy of Chile in Việt Nam, in co-ordination with the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam. Participants confirmed that Việt Nam had promising and ambitious goals for women's empowerment and women's leadership in recent times. Việt Nam is Chile's long-time ally and most important partner in Southeast Asia, with common views and interests in the field. When they refused to comply with assigned tasks, they were forced to call their families in Việt Nam to demand ransom money. The detainee is Chong Fu Kit, 31, who is under investigation over violating road traffic regulations and came to visit Việt Nam with three friends.
