At the meetings, Sen. Lt. Gen. Vinh spoke highly of the results ofdefence cooperation between Vietnam and the four countries.
Vietnamese delegates and their counterparts compared notes on issuesof common concern, while discussing measures to strengthen bilateraldefence ties in the coming time.
The measures included enhancingall-level delegation exchange; forging links in training, the provisionof humanitarian support and emergency aid, and search and rescueoperation; and stepping up dialogues on defence policy.
The Shangri-la dialogue is annually organised by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
This year’s event gathers nearly 20 senior defence officers fromAsian-Pacific countries, who plan to discuss measures to addressdifferences in order to ensure security and stability in the region.-VNA