General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, welcomed the delegation of Indonesian Minister of Defense , Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Immediately after the welcoming ceremony, the two defense ministers of Vietnam and Indonesia held talks. Also attending the talks was Major General Nguyen Ba Luc, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.
At the talks, General Phan Van Giang emphasized that Vietnam and Indonesia are two neighboring countries sharing a maritime border and are active and responsible members of the ASEAN Community. The upgrading of relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March 2025 is a historic milestone, opening a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries, in which political , defense and security cooperation are important pillars.
According to the Minister of National Defense, over the past time, bilateral defense cooperation has achieved good results, making important contributions to strengthening political trust between the two countries, notably in the fields of delegation exchanges and contacts at all levels, especially high-level ones that are valued by both sides; cooperation between military branches, arms and law enforcement forces at sea continues to be a bright spot; defense industry cooperation has achieved positive results; cooperation in the field of United Nations peacekeeping and cooperation between strategic research agencies has been promoted; active consultation and mutual support at multilateral forums, especially ASEAN-led mechanisms and international events organized by each side.
Over the past time, bilateral defense cooperation has achieved good results, making important contributions to strengthening political trust between the two countries. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
General Phan Van Giang congratulated Indonesia on successfully organizing the 10th Indonesia International Defense Exhibition (June 2025); and sincerely thanked Indonesia for sending a delegation to Vietnam to attend the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024.
The leaders of the Ministry of National Defense suggested that in the coming time, the two sides continue to strengthen the trustful, comprehensive, and substantive cooperative relationship, focusing on the exchange of delegations, meetings, and contacts at high and all levels; continue to effectively promote existing mechanisms, especially the defense policy dialogue mechanism; training cooperation; cooperation between the military, service branches, and defense industry; continue to closely consult and support each other at multilateral mechanisms and forums.
For his part, Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin emphasized the development of bilateral defense cooperation based on the spirit of trust between the two sides; affirming that the visit is a milestone in the Indonesia-Vietnam defense cooperation.
Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin suggested that the two countries' Defense Ministries further promote cooperation. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin suggested that the two countries' Defense Ministries further promote cooperation, in line with the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during General Secretary To Lam's State visit to Indonesia in March 2025.
During the talks, the two sides also discussed the world and regional situation and issues of mutual concern. General Phan Van Giang affirmed Vietnam's consistent stance of resolving all disagreements in the East Sea by peaceful means, in accordance with international law.
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