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Vietnam, France seek to deepen defence cooperation
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang said Vietnam-France defence ties have continued to grow, with cooperation expanding in various areas, including high-level delegation exchanges; the deputy-minister-level strategic dialogue and defence cooperation mechanism; military medicine; education and training; search and rescue; UN peacekeeping operations; maritime cooperation; and defence industry.
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Vietnam, France seek new impetus for comprehensive strategic partnership
The official visit to France by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam from September 9-12 demonstrates the close ties the two countries have built and maintained, according to Dr. Sophie Boisseau du Rocher, a member of the Asie21 research group and former researcher at the Centre for Asian Studies of the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).
Vietnam–Russia partnership achieves substantive, comprehensive progress: leaders
The two sides concurred that the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved positive, substantive, and comprehensive progress based on shared interests and a firm foundation of mutual trust.
Vietnam, Russia promote defence cooperation
Vietnam, France boost defence cooperation across multiple areas
Vietnam-Australia Joint Statement on Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New impetus for deeper Vietnam–Australia ties
Top leader's visit expected to further deepen Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership: official
Aug 07, 2026 22:43
The upcoming state visit to Australia by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to generate fresh momentum for deepening bilateral relations, deliver practical benefits to people and businesses in both countries, and make a positive contribution to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.
Malaysia-Vietnam defence ties set for more practical cooperation: expert
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
According to the expert, another key outcome was the reaffirmation of the 2023 defence cooperation MoU and the Action Programme for implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the principal roadmap for future collaboration. The framework builds on existing cooperation in delegation exchanges, consultation mechanisms, military education, defence industry, and coordination within ASEAN and other multilateral forums.
Vietnamese, Malaysian Defence Ministers hold talks in Hanoi, seek to enhance bilateral ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted with satisfaction the strong development of Vietnam-Malaysia relations, highlighted by the historic elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024. He congratulated Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence on successfully hosting ASEAN military and defence meetings during its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, contributing to strengthening ASEAN centrality and promoting the bloc’s goals of peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.
PM Le Minh Hung receives Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin
Aug 05, 2026 21:39
Vietnam attaches great importance to fostering its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia in a stable, sustainable and long-term manner, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said.
Vietnam considers United States one of leading strategic partners: Top leader
Aug 05, 2026 21:39
Discussing regional and international issues, the two sides stressed the importance of maintaining peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, while supporting the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Vietnam, Australia explore expanded defence cooperation in new areas
Jul 29, 2026 22:49
Vietnam attaches great importance to its relationship with Australia and regards defence cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral ties, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang
Vietnam, China strengthen exchanges between military academies
Jul 13, 2026 22:57
Vietnam attaches importance to consolidating and developing its friendly neighbourliness and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership with the Party, Government, people, and military of China, said General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence.
Vietnam, Japan enhance defence cooperation
Jul 13, 2026 22:57
Vietnam always regards Japan as one of its leading and long-term partners, and supports the country's increasingly active role in promoting peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Vietnam, Laos discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation at high-level talks
Jul 10, 2026 22:50
The two ministers highlighted the Border Defence Friendship Exchange as a meaningful cooperation mechanism that has received strong support from senior leaders, ministries, local authorities and people in both countries.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
Jul 05, 2026 21:50
After more than 16 years of development, Unitel has become Laos’s leading telecom operator, with extensive infrastructure reaching remote and border areas, contributing to socio-economic development and improving living standards.
Chinese naval taskforce begins goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Jul 05, 2026 21:50
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 83rd taskforce arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on July 5 for a five-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and mutual understanding between the naval forces of Vietnam and China.
Third Vietnam – Laos border defence friendship exchange slated for July 9–10
Jul 03, 2026 10:33
The event aims to strengthen friendship, solidarity and practical cooperation between border protection forces, authorities and residents in the two sides' border areas, while further enhancing ties between the two militaries and promoting a border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development.
Vietnam, Malaysia seek to deepen defence cooperation
Jun 30, 2026 04:34
Vietnam-Malaysia relations, including defence cooperation, have made important strides in recent years. Political and diplomatic ties have been reinforced through regular high-level exchanges and contacts, while economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to deliver positive results.
Vietnam, Cambodia foster defence cooperation
Jun 25, 2026 17:23
Vietnam is ready to share training expertise, dispatch delegations to Cambodia for exchanges, and welcome Cambodian delegations to Vietnam for study visits and experience sharing.
Vietnam, Canada seek to promote defence cooperation
Jun 24, 2026 10:26
Expressing his satisfaction with the positive and increasingly substantive development of the Vietnam – Canada Comprehensive Partnership, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted that based on the existing agreements, bilateral defence ties have been effectively advanced across a range of areas, including delegation exchanges, dialogue and consultations, training, United Nations peacekeeping operations, defence industry and maritime security.
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