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This morning (June 9), in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang received General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Laos on the occasion of accompanying Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the third ASEAN Future Forum. Download Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang and General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Laos at the reception - Photo: VGP/Nguyen Hoang Congratulations to Comrade Khamliang Outhakaysone on his new position and successful business trip to Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang emphasized that in recent times, Vietnam - Laos defense cooperation has been The two sides coordinate to deploy comprehensively, extensively, and practically, continuing to be an important pillar in the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic alignment between Vietnam and Laos. Regarding the direction of cooperation in the coming time, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang proposed that the two sides focus on implementing a number of key contents such as exchanging delegations at all levels, especially high-level ones; effectively maintain existing cooperation mechanisms; Strengthen cooperation on Party work and political work; coordinate well to prepare for the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendly Exchange, the annual meeting between the three Ministers of Defense of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia and the Joint Exercise between the three countries militaries on responding to non-traditional security challenges... Download Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang requested the two sides to direct the authorities to propose practical activities to commemorate two important events in 2027 - Photo: VGP/Nguyen Hoang At the same time, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang proposed that the two sides direct the authorities to propose practical activities to celebrate two important events in 2027: the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (Year of Solidarity and Friendship between Vietnam and Laos). In addition, the two sides continue to coordinate closely in the search and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese martyrs who died in Laos. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hopes that the Lao Ministry of National Defense will pay attention, direct and help to promote this coordinated activity. Download General Khamliang Outhakaysone emphasized that the good traditional relationship between Vietnam and Laos has always been nurtured by both sides - Photo: VGP/Nguyen Hoang. On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang respectfully invited General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Laos, the army and Lao industrial enterprises to attend and display products at the National Defense Exhibition. The 3rd Vietnam International International, scheduled to be held in December 2026. Download Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang; General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Laos and delegates - Photo: VGP/Nguyen Hoang Happily accepting General Phan Van Giangs invitation to participate in the 3rd Vietnam International Defense Exhibition, General Khamliang Outhakaysone emphasized that the good traditional relationship between Vietnam and Laos has always been nurtured by both sides. Leaders of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and the Ministry of National Defense of Laos regularly have meetings and exchanges, contributing to further strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries. The two sides have promoted quality and effective cooperation contents: exchanging delegations at all levels, especially high-level ones; exchanging information, patrolling the border, training human resources, coordinating to search and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese martyrs back to the country. General Khamliang Outhakaysone proposed that in the coming time, the two countries Ministries of Defense continue to promote and implement the agreed cooperation content, thereby bringing the two countries defense cooperation increasingly deeper and more substantive./. Nguyen HoangSee moreDeputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang received the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Joint Chiefs of StaffSee moreDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang received the Korean Ambassador to VietnamSee moreDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang received the US Congressional DelegationSee moreGeneral Phan Van Giang received Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of CroatiaSee moreDeputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang received the Swedish Ambassador and the Algerian Ambassador
