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On the afternoon of June 29, in Hanoi, General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense received Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi, Deputy Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is visiting and working in Vietnam. Download General Phan Van Giang, Member of the Politburo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense received Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi, Deputy Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Photo: VGP/Nguyen HoangGeneral Phan Van Giang expressed his pleasure to witness the recent strong and effective development of Vietnam - UAE relations in many fields such as politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, and labor. dynamic... UAE is currently Vietnams largest trading partner in the Middle East region. The upgrade of the two countries relationship to a comprehensive partnership has created a solid political foundation for comprehensive cooperation in all fields, including defense cooperation. General Phan Van Giang affirmed that the Government, Ministry of Defense and Peoples Army of Vietnam always attach importance to strengthening friendly relations and developing cooperation with the Government, Ministry of Defense and UAE army, in accordance with the legitimate interests of the two peoples, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in each country, in the region and in the world. In particular, defense cooperation makes an important contribution to strengthening trust and promoting Vietnam - UAE relations to continue to develop. In 2025, leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense twice visited the UAE and attended the Dubai Airshow 2025 international aviation exhibition. On this occasion, the two sides signed a Letter of Intent between the two countries Ministries of Defense on cooperation in the field of defense, creating a solid basis to promote bilateral defense cooperation to soon have new developments, in line with the common perceptions reached between the two countries senior leaders, commensurate with the Vietnam - UAE comprehensive partnership. Download General Phan Van Giang hopes that in the coming time, the two sides will continue to promote Vietnam - UAE defense cooperation in a practical and effective direction - Photo: VGP/Nguyen Hoang Appreciating the positive developments in bilateral defense cooperation recently in the field of exchanging delegations at all levels, especially high-level delegations, General Phan Van Giang hopes that in the coming time the two sides will continue to promote Vietnam - UAE defense cooperation in a practical, effective direction, focusing on the following fields Area: exchanging delegations at all levels, especially high-level delegations; Research and establish bilateral defense dialogue and consultation mechanisms; train; United Nations peacekeeping; military medicine; logistics; non-traditional security; enhance consultation and mutual support at multilateral forums and multilateral activities organized by each side... On this occasion, General Phan Van Giang respectfully invited leaders of the Ministry of Defense and UAE defense industry groups and companies to attend the 3rd Vietnam International Defense Exhibition, scheduled to take place in Hanoi in December 2026. Thanking General Phan Van Giang for taking the time to receive him, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi highly appreciated Vietnams increasing role and position in the international arena as well as the development of the Vietnam - UAE comprehensive partnership. Emphasizing that the two countries share many similarities, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi hopes that on that basis, Vietnam - UAE relations in general and bilateral defense cooperation in particular will continue to develop to new heights./. Nguyen HoangSee moreGeneral Phan Van Giang receives Acting Minister of the US NavySee moreDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang receives Secretary General of ASEANSee moreDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang receives Deputy Secretary of State of the United StatesSee moreDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang receives Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Izumi Nakamitsu
