Hanoi:The defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia convened in Hanoi on October 14 for their annual meeting. The ministers reaffirmed their collective commitment to bolstering solidarity, political trust, and defence cooperation among the three countries.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting was co-chaired by General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam; General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Laos; and General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia.

The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in defence-related areas, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong political and trust-based relationships. The annual meeting serves as a platform for the three nations to discuss and align their defence strategies and cooperative efforts.