Vietnam and China boost defense cooperation

During the meeting, Chien emphasized that bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries continues is increasingly practical and closer through regular meetings and exchanges of defense delegations from both sides.

According to the Deputy Minister, border guard, navy and coast guard forces of both countries maintain effective cooperation through existing mechanisms such as joint patrols on land and at sea. Both sides continue to focus on enhancing cooperation in areas such as Party and political work, defense industry, air defense and air force, scientific research, education and training, young officer exchanges, and exchanges between military academies and schools.

Looking ahead, Chien proposed that both sides continue to enhance cooperation, with a focus on exchanging delegations and maintaining high-level contacts; promoting the ninth Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange; and organizing the eighth Defense Strategic Dialogue at the Deputy Minister level.

On this occasion, Chien expressed his hope to welcome the leadership of the Chinese Defense Ministry to attend the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the second Vietnam International Defense Exhibition in December.

Colonel Jiang Bo affirmed that he would closely cooperate with relevant Vietnamese agencies to effectively implement the bilateral defense cooperation plan in the coming period, contributing to further strengthening the fine relations between the two Parties, countries, and militaries.