(VOVworld) - The UK acknowledges Vietnam’s role and position in the region and wishes to promote defense ties with Vietnam, Minister of State for the Defense Ministry of the UK Earl Howe told Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh, who paid a working visit to the UK from September 5-7.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh met with Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (VNA)

 During a meeting in London, the two sides agreed that amid complicated global developments and non-traditional security issues, disputes and differences should be resolved peacefully in accordance with international law. They also agreed to further step up cooperation, and work together towards signing an agreement on a vision for defense cooperation.

Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh highlighted the development of the relations between Vietnam and the UK since the two sides upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership six years ago. He said Vietnam was willing to connect the UK with regional nations, especially ASEAN member states.

During his stay, Deputy Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh met with Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He also held working sessions with representative from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), and a number of prestigious British defense firms.