Tuesday, 25/05/2021 16:01 (GMT+7)
Politburo member and Minister of National Defence, Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang stressed that the Vietnam – France relationship had seen positive development with a further strengthened strategic partnership, including defence cooperation.
At the reception (Photo: PANO)
He made the statement during his reception for French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery in Hanoi on May 24.
During the reception, he said that the two countries had focused cooperation in the exchange of delegations, training, military medicine, hydro-geography and United Nations peacekeeping.
He appreciated the two countries’ cooperation at multilateral forums and welcomed France’s standpoint on the region, voicing his hope that the countries will continue working together in a more effective manner, thus contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world.
Congratulating Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang for being elected Minister of National Defence, Ambassador Nicolas Warnery said he believed that in his new position, Minister Giang will make further significant contributions to the development and cooperation between the two countries and armies.
The two sides agreed to maintain the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high level, in a suitable form in line with COVID-19 developments. They will continue to bolster efficient cooperation fields and seek new ones which match the demand and capacity of each side.
The countries also consented to organise activities marking the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-France defence cooperation (1991-2021)./.
Compiled by BTA