(VOVworld)-Deputy Defence Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh met with defence leaders from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Russia, the US and China at the 12th Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.

Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh receives defense leaders at Shangri La Dialogue

At the meetings on Saturday, all sides reviewed bilateral military relations and exchanged views on regional security. They discussed measures to further strengthen defence ties and cooperative relations based on mutual respect in order to develop a common voice on major regional and global defence issues such as peace, conflicts, maritime security and anti-terrorism activities. Vice Minister Vinh said that Vietnam wants to build and consolidate ties of friendship and cooperation with them, especially in defence. He praised international support for Vietnam’s stance on building a peaceful and stable environment in the region in accordance with international law.