Shangri-La 2018: Vietnam, US enhance defense industry cooperation
(VOVWORLD) -US Defence Secretary James Mattis urged for further US-Vietnam cooperation in the defence industry and consider signing documents to create a foundation for implementing cooperation projects.
 Vietnamese Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich (L) and US Defence Secretary James Mattis |
He made the statement at a meeting with Vietnamese Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich on the sidelines of the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday.
Mr. Mattis said the US is taking into account the transfer of jet trainers and other equipment to Vietnam.
Both sides agreed to continue existing cooperative realms in line with signed agreements, prioritising the settlement of war consequences, while maintaining dialogue mechanisms and high-level delegation exchanges.