Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang receives Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr.

(Bqp.vn) - Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Defense Minister Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang on October 26 held talks with visiting Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander of the US Pacific Command.

At the reception.

During the talks, Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang spoke highly of the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US.

He added that defense collaboration has thrived under the memorandum of understanding on national defense cooperation signed by the two countries in 2011 and the joint vision statement on bilateral defense relations inked in 2015.

Chief of General Staff called on the two countries to enhance their friendship and mutual understanding, and build trust for the sake of their people, as well as for peace and stability in the region.

Harry B. Harris Jr. expressed his hope that his Vietnam visit will contribute to boosting bilateral defense ties.