Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) receives Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)The minister said Vietnam - EU relations have beengrowing well in the recent past with both sides’ leaders paying attention to promotingthe bilateral strategic partnership, including defence cooperation.
He spoke highly of the recent defence cooperation results,which match the EU - Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) and the two sides’ Framework Participation Agreement (FPA). These agreements have enabled Vietnam to take part in crisismanagement activities of the EU. Positive results havebeen recorded in multiple areas such as security dialogue,training, UN peacekeeping operations, and war aftermath settlement.
Giang proposed both sides keep enhancing fruitful cooperation with afocus on holding all-level mutual visits, maintaining the effectiveness of theannual security dialogue, and addressing war consequences.
With regard to UN peacekeeping operations, the minister suggestedthe EU continue sending experts to Vietnam to share experience and train thepersonnel about to assume duties, especially at the missions of the EU.
He expressed his hope that the ambassador will make activecontributions to promoting the Vietnam - EU relations, including defenceties, for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the regionsand the world.
For his part, Guerrier said he treasured the bilateral relations, and highly valued Vietnam’sefforts in defence cooperation activities with the EU, particularly in UN peacekeepingoperations.
Calling for Vietnam’s long-term collaboration in thisfield, the diplomat suggested the two sides further boost defence cooperation throughdelegation exchanges, training, and sharing of cybersecurity and peacekeepingexperience./.
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