Hanoi (VNA) - Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich on February 3 beganan official visit to Russia at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Gen.Sergey Shoigu.
The seven-day trip aims to strengthen the traditional friendship andcomprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
It is also expected to foster strategic and long-lasting trust, defenceties and military technical cooperation in line with signed international agreementsand treaties in a practical and effective manner for mutual benefit.
On the occasion, the two ministers will review bilateral defence cooperation andactivities during the Vietnam-Russia andRussia-Vietnam Year (2019-2020)./.