A high-ranking military delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army left Hanoi on October 20 for an official visit to Russia.

The delegation is led by the Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defence Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty.

The visit is made at the invitation of the Russian Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and first Deputy Defence Minister, General Makarov Nikolai Egorovich.

The visit aims to enhance the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two armies and peoples. It is expected to foster technological and training cooperation in defence.-VNA