Hanoi: With the momentum of overall Vietnam-Japan relations, defence cooperation will continue to intensify substantively and productively, serving as an important pillar of bilateral ties, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong has said. He made the remarks during talks in Hanoi on June 2 with General Uchikura Hiroaki, Chief of Staff of Japan's Self-Defence Forces, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the discussions highlighted the commitment of both nations to deepen their defence partnership. This collaboration is expected to not only enhance security but also foster mutual understanding and trust between the two countries. The meeting underscored the strategic importance of the alliance in maintaining regional stability and addressing common security challenges.