Host Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich holds talks with his Thai counterpart on January 23. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prawit Wongsuwan iscurrently visiting Vietnam from January 23-24, with the intention of enhancingthe traditional friendship and mutual understanding between the two nations’ armies.
Right after the welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on January 23, host Minister ofDefence Ngo Xuan Lich held talks with his Thai counterpart, during which bothsides spoke highly of the sound cooperation between the two countries in thepast years and reached a consensus on collaborative orientations for the timeahead.
Since the two countries upgraded their relations into a strategic partnership backin 2013, the defence cooperative ties have developed in a positive manner, withregular delegation exchanges and robust collaboration in the fields of airforce and navy. The established dialogue mechanisms between the two ministriesin particular have shown outstanding efficiency.
Vietnam stands ready to support Thailand as the country starts its role as therotating Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2019.As Vietnam becomes ASEAN Chair in 2020, it hopes that the neighbouring countrywill share experience in preparing and managing all conferences.
Regardingthe search for and repatriation of Vietnamese martyrs’ remains, Thai veteransand competent authorities have provided information about Vietnamese soldierswho went missing or laid down their lives during the war.
In the coming time, both sides will continue their existing cooperativemechanisms, maintain delegation exchanges, promote language training, andclosely coordinate at multilateral forums. These moves will contribute tobolstering the traditional friendship, as well as elevate the bilateral ties toa new high, bringing practical benefits to both peoples and for regional andglobal peace, stability, cooperation, and development. –VNA
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