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Vietnam, France bolster defence cooperation

Vietnam and France have enjoyed positive strides in their relations, especially in defence, over the years, thereby strengthening the strategic partnership, Minister of Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang has said.
Vietnam, France bolster defence cooperation ảnh 1Minister of Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) hosts French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and France haveenjoyed positive strides in their relations, especially in defence, over the years, thereby strengthening the strategicpartnership, Minister of Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang has said.

He made the remark while hosting areception for French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery in Hanoi on May 24.

At the reception, the Vietnamese ministerunderlined that due attention has been paid to the bilateral defencecooperation, which has been constantly promoted through the effective implementationof the agreement on defence cooperation between the nations and specialised agreements signed in theexchange of delegations, training, military medicine, hydro-geography andUnited Nations peacekeeping.

He spoke highly of the countries’ cooperation atmultilateral forums and welcomed France’s standpoint on the region, voicing his hope thatthe countries will continue working together in a more effective manner, thus contributingto peace and stability in the region and the world.

For his part, Warnery believed that in hisnew position as Defence Minister of Vietnam, Giang will make further significantcontributions to the development and cooperation between the two countries andarmies.

The two sides agreed to maintain exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high level, in a suitable form in linewith COVID-19 developments. They will continue to bolster efficient cooperationfields and seek new ones which match demand and capacity of each side.

The countries also consented to organise activitiesmarking the 30th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-France defence cooperation (1991-2021)./.
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