(VOVworld) - Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh on Thursday hosted a reception in Hanoi for a delegation of the family members of Chinese experts who offered assistance to Vietnam’s anti-French resistance war.

Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh (Photo: tuoitre.vn)

His guests also included the family of Nguyen Son, the General of both Vietnam and China. The delegation was led by Vice Chairman of the China –Vietnam Friendship Association Qi Jianguo. During the reception, Minister Thanh said the Vietnamese Party, State, army and people always remember and thank their Chinese partners, especially advisors and experts, for their great support for Vietnam’s national liberation struggle in the past. He said he hopes that the two countries will exchange visits more frequently, thus further strengthening their friendship.