Hanoi: Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang engaged in discussions with French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin in Paris on September 10. The talks centered on exploring strategies to enhance the defence cooperation between Vietnam and France.

According to Vietnam News Agency, both officials emphasized the importance of reinforcing their bilateral relationship in the realm of defence. The meeting aimed at identifying potential areas for collaboration and strengthening existing ties to benefit both nations.