Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoàng Xuân Chiến welcomes Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro in Hà Nội. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoàng Xuân Chiến hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Tuesday for Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro.

Chiến lauded the comprehensive and positive results in the Việt Nam-Japan defence cooperation over the past years, describing it as one of the key pillars in bilateral relations. He underlined the successful exchange of delegations at all levels, the effective maintenance of defence policy dialogue mechanisms at the deputy ministerial level, and consultations between staff officers from the navy, army, and air force.

He also highlighted the enhancement of technology transfer cooperation and the ongoing efforts to address the consequences of war in Việt Nam.

As there remains ample potential for bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in areas where Japan has strengths and Việt Nam has needs, he asked Funakoshi to make recommendations to the Japanese Government, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Defence for the continued promotion of practical and effective defence cooperation, thus significantly contributing to the overall strong relationship between the two countries.

Funakoshi, for his part, stressed that the bilateral cooperative relationship is on a positive trajectory, including in national defence. He expressed a desire to further deepen and enhance defence collaboration in a more practical and effective manner, which, he said, would not only contribute to the development of both nations and but also maintain stability and peace in the region and the world. - VNS