At the meeting with Admiral Yudo Margono, Commander of the Indonesian National Army, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong sincerely thanked Admiral Yudo Margono in particular, and the Indonesian Army in general for the warm welcome to the Vietnamese delegation visiting the country. attend the ACDFM-20; stressed that this conference is an important milestone marking the continuous development and growth of cooperation between the militaries of ASEAN countries.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong met with Admiral Yudo Margono, Commander of the Indonesian National Army.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong said that military-defense cooperation between the two countries has developed well over the past time, making positive contributions to the common development of Vietnam-Indonesia bilateral relations; hope that the Commander will support the early agreement of the two sides to sign the Joint Patrol Agreement in order to strengthen cooperation between the two navies, contributing to handling situations arising at sea; requesting the maritime law enforcement agencies of the two countries to handle humanely violations, on the basis of the friendly relationship between the two countries.

Admiral Yudo Margono highly appreciated the Vietnamese delegation's active participation in ACDFM-20, clearly demonstrating its role as a responsible member in ASEAN; He hoped that Vietnam would support Indonesia's initiatives in multilateral forums, thereby promoting the good friendship between the two countries.

* Glad to meet again Senior Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaysone, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Chief of the General Staff, Deputy Minister of Defense of Laos, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong expressed his belief with responsibility and experience yes, Laos will fulfill its role and responsibility well as the Chair of ASEAN 2024 as well as ACDFM-21; affirmed that Vietnam in general and the Vietnam People's Army in particular will cooperate closely and help with responsibility and sincere affection.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong met with Senior Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaysone, Chief of the General Staff, Deputy Minister of Defense of Laos.

The two Chiefs of the General Staff of the two armies agreed to closely coordinate and actively and effectively implement the agreements of the senior leaders of the two Parties and States, and the Cooperation Protocol between the two Defense Ministries. period 2020-2024 and Cooperation Plan 2023, with the focus of mutual interest; affirming that the two sides will continue to support each other at multilateral forums in the region and the world; jointly exchange information, strengthen propaganda and education for all classes of people about the meaning and importance of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, the two States, the people and the armies of the two countries; resolutely fight against misrepresentations of hostile forces about the good relationship between the two countries.

* At the meeting with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance and priority to constantly consolidating and developing relations with Cambodia; congratulations to Cambodia for successfully organizing the SEA Games-32 and the Para Games 2023; expressed his belief that the success of these events will be a premise for Cambodia to continue to successfully organize major regional and international political, diplomatic and sporting events in the coming time.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong and General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army. 

General Vong Pisen and Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong both agreed that defense cooperation between the two countries over the past time has developed well and achieved substantive results. bilateral relations between Vietnam and Cambodia. 

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong said that recently, the Defense Ministry of the two countries coordinated with the Lao Ministry of Defense to conduct field surveys to prepare for the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia border defense friendship exchange at the ministerial level. Ministry of Defense for the first time, expected in early December 12; Wishing that the Royal Cambodian Army would continue to pay attention and direct relevant agencies to closely coordinate with the Vietnamese and Laotian sides in preparing, organizing exchanges and preparing well for General Phan's visit to Cambodia. Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam.

* At the meeting with General Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Commander of the Thai Defense Force, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong said that defense cooperation between the two countries over the past time has continued to be maintained and achieved practical results in various fields. such as: Exchange delegations at all levels; maintaining existing cooperation mechanisms; military cooperation, army service; train; coordinate and support each other at multilateral forums.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong and General Chalermphon Srisawasdi and members of the two delegations at the meeting. 

Expressing his pleasure to meet Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, General Chalermphon Srisawasdi congratulated and highly appreciated Vietnam's many achievements, including many imprints in military-defense work.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense supports events organized by Thailand and is waiting for the Commander, his wife and the Royal Thai Army delegation to pay an official visit to Vietnam in September. 8-2023 as determined by the two sides, thereby further promoting cooperation between the two militaries; hope that the Commander will support the Vietnam Coast Guard and the Thai Maritime Command Center to soon agree on the content and sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in law enforcement at sea; At the same time, he asked the two sides' maritime law enforcement agencies to continue humane handling of violations committed by fishermen of both sides based on the spirit of friendly relations between the two countries. 

* In a meeting with Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, Commander of the Timor Leste Defense Force, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong said that military-defense cooperation between Vietnam and Timor Leste still has great potential for development; proposed that the two sides research and promote activities such as exchange of delegations at all levels, cooperation in training, defense industry, exchange and sharing of professional experiences; We hope that the Government and Army of Timor Leste will continue to pay attention to and create favorable conditions for the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) to continue doing business in Timor Leste, thereby contributing to the economic development. – local society and the general relationship between the two countries, the two militaries.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong met with Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, Commander of the Timor Leste Defense Force.

* At a meeting with Rear Admiral Aaron Beng, Commander of the Singapore Defense Force, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong expressed his impression that Singapore had just successfully organized the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue and affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense Nam appreciates and will continue to attend the next dialogue sessions. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong also thanked the Singapore Army for its interest, support and delegation to participate in activities organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense in 2022, contributing to the success of these events.

Scene of the meeting between Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong and Rear Admiral Aaron Beng, Commander of the Singapore Defense Force.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong and Rear Admiral Aaron Beng expressed their pleasure that over the past time, defense cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore has continued to develop, becoming increasingly reliable, substantive and effective, shown in many fields. , such as: Leaders of the Ministry of Defense and the two militaries regularly meet and interact; the two sides effectively maintain cooperation mechanisms; training cooperation is interested and promoted; Cooperation between the armed forces has been strengthened and the two sides always coordinate and support each other at forums and events organized by each side.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong talks with General Andres C.Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. 

* Earlier, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong had a bilateral meeting with the Head of the Philippine Delegation, General Andres C.Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

News, photos: TIEN DAT (from Bali, Indonesia)