General Phan Van Giang holds talks with Indonesian Defense Minister

On the morning of July 30, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, chaired the welcoming ceremony for the Indonesian Defense Minister's delegation, led by Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of National Defense of Indonesia, on an official visit to Vietnam.

At the meeting after the welcoming ceremony, General Phan Van Giang emphasized that Vietnam and Indonesia are two neighboring countries sharing a maritime border and are active and responsible members of the ASEAN community.

Two ministers review the Honor Guard of the Vietnam People's Army

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The upgrading of the relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March 2025 is a historic milestone, opening a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries, in which political , defense and security cooperation are important pillars.

According to General Phan Van Giang, over the past time, bilateral defense cooperation has achieved good results, making important contributions to strengthening political trust between the two countries, notably in the following areas: delegation exchanges, contacts at all levels; cooperation between military branches and law enforcement forces at sea; defense industry cooperation; cooperation between strategic research agencies...

General Phan Van Giang at the meeting

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In the coming time, the Vietnamese Minister of National Defense suggested that the two sides continue to strengthen the trustworthy, comprehensive, and substantive cooperative relationship, focusing on delegation exchanges, meetings, and contacts at high and all levels; continue to effectively promote existing mechanisms, especially the defense policy dialogue mechanism at the deputy ministerial level; cooperation in training, military services, etc.

At the talks, the two sides also discussed the world and regional situation and issues of mutual concern. Regarding maritime issues, Vietnam's consistent stance is to resolve all disagreements in the East Sea by peaceful means, in accordance with international law.

Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. He said he was very moved when offering incense at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son Street (Hanoi); and offering flowers at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin also expressed that the defense cooperation between the two countries demonstrates mutual trust and respect.

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the meeting

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The Indonesian Minister of Defense also highly appreciated this visit to Vietnam and said that this is a milestone in the defense cooperation relationship between the two countries.

Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin suggested that in the coming time, the two countries' defense ministries need to further promote cooperation to match the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dai-tuong-phan-van-giang-hoi-dam-voi-bo-truong-quoc-phong-indonesia-185250730093729784.htm