Vietnam fosters defence links with Laos, US

10:39 | 30/06/2016 Headlines Follow english.haiquanonline.com.vn on

Deputy Defence Minister Lieutenant General Tran Don said he was pleased with the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Department of Finance under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence and its Lao counterpart on enhancing their cooperation in 2016.

	VN deepens ties with Cuba, Laos
	Mekong countries share land governance experience
	ASEAN towards stability, financial inclusion and integration

vietnam fosters defence links with laos us

Deputy Defence Minister Lt. Gen.Tran Don (R) receives the delegation from the Planning and Finance Department of the Lao Defence Ministry.

The MoU was inked during a visit by a delegation from the Planning and Finance Department of the Lao Defence Ministry led by its director Major General Khamdeng Phengvilay.

Under the MoU, the two sides will promote experience sharing in building financial plans and those to ensure financial management in the defence industry.

At a reception for the Lao delegation in Hanoi on June 28 , Deputy Defence Minister Tran Don suggested the two sides organize regular meetings to exchange expertise, thus giving valuable consultations to the two countries’ defence ministries in military finance and practically contributing to further boosting bond between the two armies.

On the same day, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army greeted Rear Admiral Keith Smith , Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF West ) of the US, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.

Sen. Lt. Gen. Tuan highlighted efforts jointly made by the two sides to realise an MoU on promoting bilateral defence cooperation agreed by the two nations’ defence ministries, and the US - Vietnam Joint Vision Statement on Defence Relations .

He pointed out the great potential for the Vietnam Border Guard High Command and the JIATF West to bolster links, especially in preventing cross-border drug crime.

Building a win win partnership

The business community has hailed the media for its active role in shaping a healthier business and ...

The Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army always support and create favourable conditions for the two sides to promote cooperation in the future, Tuan stated.

Source: VOV

Tags:

Vietnam foster defence Laos US MOU counterpart cooperation armies crime

Related News

Việt Nam, US hold 12th political, security, defence dialogue

14:15 | 03/04/2023 Headlines

They shared their determination to maintain cooperation in clearing mines and explosives, decontaminating dioxin, supporting war-affected people in Việt Nam.

Vietnam, US hold 12th Political, Security, Defence Dialogue

20:25 | 01/04/2023 Headlines

The 12th Vietnam-US Political, Security and Defence Dialogue was held in Washington D.C on March 30 under the co-chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis.

Transnational drug crime complicated

13:41 | 31/03/2023 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - After the Covid-19 pandemic is under control, on the one hand, smugglers seek a way to consume "inventories". But on the other hand, Vietnam is close to the "Golden Triangle", so it is forecast that the situation of transnational drug crime will continue to see complex developments.

Minister hopes US becomes biggest investor in Vietnam

15:30 | 22/03/2023 Headlines

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has voiced his hope that US enterprises will become the biggest investor in Vietnam to seize every cooperation opportunity in the countries’ development process on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefits.

Latest News

Australian Governor-General wraps up State visit to Vietnam

13:53 | 06/04/2023 Headlines

Australian Governor-General David Hurley, his spouse and the Australian delegation left Ho Chi Minh City on April 6, wrapping up his State visit to Vietnam from April 3-6.

Vietnam active at UN Human Rights Council’s 52nd session

16:11 | 05/04/2023 Headlines

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, made active contributions to the agenda of the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that concluded in Geneva on April 4.

Vietnam commits to building prosperous, fair, healthy Mekong River basin: PM

16:09 | 05/04/2023 Headlines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to cooperation in building a prosperous, fair and healthy Mekong river basin while addressing the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos on April 5.

Private sector remains driving force for economy

14:11 | 03/04/2023 Headlines

The private business sector has been an important driving force of the economy and is expected to raise GDP contribution to 55% by 2025, a top economist told the second Private Economic Forum 2023 in Hanoi on April 2.

More News

State visit to Vietnam by Australian Governor-General to deepen the two’s goodwill, trust: expert

14:10 | 03/04/2023 Headlines

The State visit to Vietnam by Australian Governor-General David Hurley at an invitation of President Vo Van Thuong will deepen the goodwill and trust for the mutual benefit of both countries, said Dr Suiwah Leung, Honourary Associate Professor at the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy.

Vietnam"s economy to grow by 6.6% this year: OECD

17:45 | 02/04/2023 Headlines

Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.6% this year and at a similar rate in 2024, according to a report released on March 31 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bright outlook for Vietnamese tourism in new situation

16:52 | 02/04/2023 Headlines

Vietnam’s tourism holds a lot of potential for development, especially in the context of new favourable factors, according to an article published on the website of Lianhe Zaobao newspaper.

Vietnam calls for comprehensive, all-society approach to waste management

14:32 | 31/03/2023 Headlines

Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called for a comprehensive and all-society approach to sustainable waste management.

Many factors support foreign capital flow

13:40 | 30/03/2023 Headlines

Many factors are expected to draw cash flow back to the stock market, especially that from foreign investors.

Foreign SMEs pour capital into Vietnam

13:37 | 30/03/2023 Headlines

Foreign small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are paying much attention to Vietnam, given the fact that the number of under-1-million USD projects accounted for nearly 70% of the total number of foreign-invested projects registered in Vietnam in the first three months of this year.

Leaders of aviation firms to be disciplined if employees committed wrongdoings

15:38 | 29/03/2023 Headlines

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has just released Directive 1480 on enhancing smuggling and commercial fraud prevention among aviation employees.

Vietnam - Lao joint border patrol held

15:31 | 29/03/2023 Headlines

Border guards in the northern province of Dien Bien and Lao province of Luang Prabang have conducted a joint patrol along the shared border.

CPI increases about 4.2% in first quarter

14:27 | 28/03/2023 Headlines

The consumer price index (CPI) in the first quarter of 2023 is estimated to rise 4.2-2.3% year on year, according to the Price Management Department under the Ministry of Finance.

Your care

The system has not recorded your reading habits.

Please Login/Register so that the system can provide articles according to your reading needs.

Latest Most read