Vietnam desires stronger defence cooperation with Thailand

VOV.VN - The nation continues to place great importance on and prioritises the development of mutual ties with Thailand, with high hopes of reinforcing the bilateral strategic partnership in a multitude of fields, including defence.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien made the statement to the new Thai attachés in Vietnam during a meeting held on October 27 in Hanoi with Thai defence and army attaché Colonel Anupon Naksut, Thai navy attaché Captain Warun Weerakul, and Thai air attaché Colonel Prin Yongpiyanon.

He hailed the outcomes of the Vietnam-Thailand defence ties over recent years, with regular delegation exchanges and high-level contacts, the establishment and implementation of joint working groups and consultations between forces, as well as the organisation of the deputy ministerial policy dialogue. This has occurred alongside close co-ordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, especially the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), ADMM Plus, and the ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces’ Meeting (ACDFM).

Deputy Minister Chien suggested that this year, when Vietnam and Thailand celebrate their strategic partnership, Thai attachés should continue to work closely alongside the Vietnamese side to effectively implement relevant co-operation agreements.

Indeed, there should be a specific focus on all-level and high-level delegation exchanges, the organisation of the fourth Vietnam - Thailand defence policy dialogue, the optimising of existing co-operation mechanisms, the enhancement of collaboration and experience sharing between services and arms, and personnel training.

The hosts affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence’s leaders continue to support and create optimal conditions for the strengthening of bilateral defence ties.

On behalf of guests, Colonel Anupon Naksut thanked the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence for assisting Thai attachés to complete their tasks.

Outlining that defence ties will continue to be one of the key pillars in the two countries’ strategic partnership moving forward, he affirmed that Thailand will continue to further beef up defence ties with Vietnam to be on par with the strategic partnership agreed by the two countries.

Moving forward, Thailand will send a delegation to the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022 in Hanoi this December, he stated.

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