The Hanoitimes - The visit shows the strengthening of the US-Vietnam defense ties. On the occasion of the ninth annual United States-Vietnam Defense Policy Dialogue, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs for the United States Randall G. Schriver met with the Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh on October 4, the US embassy in Hanoi has said. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs for the United States, Randall G. Schriver This marks Schriver’s third visit to Vietnam in 2018, which represents the significant strengthening of the US-Vietnam bilateral defense relationship. While in Hanoi, Schriver met with Defense Minister, General Ngo Xuan Lich and Nguyen Manh Cuong, deputy head of the Communist Party’s External Relations Commission, and visited Vietnam’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Randall Scriver's visit to Vietnam continues to show the strengthening … [Read more...] about US assistant secretary of defense makes third visit to Vietnam in nine months
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Deputy Defense Minister receives U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense
Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh (R) and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver Speaking highly of Vietnam-U.S. bilateral defense ties over the past years, Vinh asked the U.S. to continue boosting cooperation in areas with sound joint work, focusing on post-war recovery, including addressing Agent Orange/dioxin contamination, bombs and mines clearance, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, and experience sharing in the United Nations peacekeeping operations. Schriver, who is on a working visit to Vietnam, promised to convey Deputy Minister Vinh’s suggestions to the U.S. Department of Defense at the earliest. He expressed his belief that with joint efforts, bilateral defense ties will become more practical and effective. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Deputy Defense Minister receives U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense
US Secretary of Defense visits Vietnam
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter arrived in Vietnam on Sunday for an official visit at the invitation of Vietnamese defense minister Phung Quang Thanh, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Carter made a visit to Vietnam Naval High Command and High Command of Region 1 under the Vietnam Coast Guard in the northern city of Hai Phong on May 31. The US defense delegation later had a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Defense Minister Admiral Nguyen Van Hien. The two sides said the bilateral defense cooperation has been based on respect for Vietnam ’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. While receiving US guests, Major General Nguyen Quang Dam, Vietnam Coast Guard’s commander affirmed Vietnam Coast Guard’s willingness to maintain maritime safety and security enhancement in accordance with international law. Vietnam’s Defense Minister Phung Quang Thanh will hold talks with his US counterpart Ashton Carter on Monday (June 1) and will sign a … [Read more...] about US Secretary of Defense visits Vietnam
Standing Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Mr. Huynh Tan Viet visiting news agencies
On June 16th, on the occasion of 90th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21st, 1925- June 21st, 2015), Mr. Huynh Tan Viet, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee cum Chairman of Provincial People's Council, visited and congratulated 6 news agencies in the province: Phu Yen Radio and television, Provincial Journalists’ Association, Phu Yen Newspaper, The Resident Office in Phu Yen of Nhan Dan Newspaper and Vietnam News Agency in Phu Yen. Mr. Huynh Tan Viet congratulating Phu Yen Newspaper and Provincial Journalists’ Association on the occasion of 90th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Journalism (June 21st 1925- June 21st 2015) At the meetings, Mr. Huynh Tan Viet listened and recorded the thoughts and aspirations of leaders, staff, reporters in the units on such issues as material conditions, equipment, means of transport, royalties... Mr. Huynh Tan Viet praised the reporting staff for overcoming difficulties and timely … [Read more...] about Standing Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Mr. Huynh Tan Viet visiting news agencies
Vietnam dismisses report of defense minister’s death
An article published by German news agency DPA saying that Vietnamese Minister of Defense Phung Quang Thanh died in France on Sunday is groundless, a senior military official has said. Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, made the rejection on Monday morning when replying to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper’s question about the health condition of General Thanh, who has been under treatment in France since June 24. "The health of General Thanh is developing well. He is healthy," Lt. Gen. Tuan said, adding that Gen. Thanh will return to Vietnam at the end of this month. He affirmed that the DPA report about Gen. Thanh’s death is unfounded. "This is a manner of irresponsible journalism," the official said. DPA said in a report written from Hanoi on Sunday that Gen. Thanh had died the same day at a French hospital where he was being treated for lung cancer, citing an anonymous military source. The German … [Read more...] about Vietnam dismisses report of defense minister’s death