Speaking at the banquet, Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura assessed that the cooperative relationship between the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Vietnam People's Army has developed in an intensive and extensive manner. The Thai diplomat expressed his belief that the bilateral cooperative relationship will further develop, meeting the aspirations and interests of the two countries' people and for peace and prosperity of the region and the world.

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Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikorndej Balankura at the event

For his part, Lt. Gen. Pham Truong Son emphasized that over the past nearly half a century since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Vietnam-Thailand relations have continuously developed in a comprehensive fashion. Vietnam always appreciates Thailand's role, position, and positive and pro-active contribution to regional cooperation, especially ASEAN-led mechanisms.

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Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son speaks at the event.

According to the Vietnamese defense official, the bilateral defense cooperation has continued to maintain development momentum and achieved many practical results in such fields as delegation exchange, cooperation between arms and services, training, close coordination and mutual support at multilateral cooperation forums and mechanisms led by ASEAN.

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Delegates in a joint photo

Gen. Son laid stressed on the huge potential for cooperation between the two defense ministries and two militaries and expressed his belief that with the political determination, goodwill, and efforts of both sides, the bilateral defense cooperation will witness stronger development, contributing to deepening the enhanced strategic partnership between Vietnam and Thailand for the benefits of each country's people, for peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

Translated by Tran Hoai