Poland and Vietnam bolster defense cooperation (Photo: tienphong.vn)

(VOV) – Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh paid an official visit to Poland from August 11 to August 14 at the invitation of his Polish counterpart Tomasz Siemoniak. At their talks, Thanh said that the two countries should strengthen defense links by promoting the exchange of delegations, establishing a deputy minister-level defense dialogue mechanism, and working together on education- training, defense industry, and exchange of information and research. Minister Siemoniak voiced his support for Vietnam’s stance on settling disputes by peaceful means in line with international law and applauded Vietnam’s involvement in UN peacekeeping missions. He said Poland is ready to act as a bridge between Vietnam and Europe, stressing mutual trust as a firm foundation for both countries’ future defense cooperation, which will contribute to further strengthening the relationship between the two countries.