Vietnam seeks to build stronger defence ties with Mongolia
VOV.VN - Vietnam's co-operative defence ties with Mongolia will grow and flourish in the time ahead based on the sound bilateral relations, thereby meeting the aspiration and interests of the two people.
Major General Vu Thanh Van, director of the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Foreign Relations, made the statement at a recent ceremony to mark the 103rd founding anniversary of the Mongolian armed forces, which originally occurred on March 18, 1921.
Both sides have enjoyed a time-honoured friendship now that is in its best shape ever thanks to mutual trust, understanding, and support, he said
He went on to state that since the two defence ministries signed an agreement in 2019, co-operation in delegation exchanges, the defence industry, training, and UN peacekeeping activities has become deeper and both more practical and effective.
Meanwhile, Mongolian Ambassador to Vietnam Jigjee Sereejav stated that joint relations have been constantly developing and successful over the past seven decades.
He highlighted 2023 as a special year for bilateral ties as Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh paid a state visit to Vietnam, adding that both countries are stepping up efforts to upgrade their relations.
Collaboration in economics and trade between both sides has intensified over the past two years and the two countries boast huge potential to further advance co-operative ties moving forward.
