Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) welcomes Minister of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan Vugar Mustafayev on December 25. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan push defence industry ties during Hanoi talks

Vietnam – Azerbaijan defence ties have progressed in line with directions of the two countries’ leaders and defence ministries, as well as the signed cooperation agreements, yielding positive results, particularly in the exchange of delegations at various levels and in the defence industry.

At the working session between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) delegation and representatives of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan strengthen scientific cooperation

Both sides agreed to soon develop and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focusing on expert exchanges, joint research programmes, co-organising international conferences, and publishing scientific works in areas of mutual interest. These initiatives aim to enhance academic interaction, share knowledge and research experience, and open new prospects for future collaboration.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu review the Honor Guard of the Vietnam People’s Army. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan deepen defence relations

Vietnam has consistently pursued a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, as well as its “Four Nos” defence policy, Giang underscored.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas

The two sides agreed to enhance information sharing and policy consultation at all levels – from technical experts to government leaders – to promptly address issues arising during the course of cooperation, and to seek flexible solutions to balance and raise bilateral trade.

Party General Secretary To Lam (L) holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief’s multi-nation tour yields positive outcomes: Deputy PM

Son said beyond opening a new chapter of cooperation with traditional friends from the former Soviet Union, the eight-day tour not only reinforced but also renewed and redefined Vietnam’s relationships with these countries, based on the long-standing friendship nurtured by generations of leaders and people of Vietnam and the respective nations.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov (L) sees off Party General Secretary To Lam at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku on May 8. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Party leader concludes state visit to Azerbaijan

The adoption of the joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two nations during this visit marks a historic milestone, laying a foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations in the coming time.

VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang (centre, right) and Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) Vugar Alyev (centre, left) hold talks on May 8. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam News Agency steps up cooperation with Kazakhstani, Azerbaijani media partners

The signing of the cooperation agreements took place within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visits to Kazakhstan (May 5-7) and Azerbaijan (May 7-8). It aims to implement the Vietnamese Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, serving the country's development in the new situation.

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (right) receives Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of Azerbaijan’s Heydar Aliyev Foundation, in Hanoi on April 22. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam treasures ties with Azerbaijan: Vice State President

Expressing her delight at the steadily advancing relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed the determination to continue deepening bilateral ties and promoting substantive cooperation across multiple sectors.