Defense leader receives DPRK defense attaché to Vietnam

At the meeting, the Vietnamese general confirmed that the Party, Government and MND of Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the DPRK. He said that the comprehensive cooperation between the two parties and states is the premise and foundation for the two sides to develop the bilateral defense cooperation in a more extensive, intensive, effective and substantive manner.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien talks to Sr. Col. Kim Myong Chol.

Gen. Chien highlighted the positive development of the bilateral defense ties despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that its role as a pillar in the relations between Vietnam and the DPRK has been promoted. He emphasized positive cooperation results in such fields as exchange, contact, training, and Party and political work.

Speaking highly of the DPRK officer’s utmost efforts in bolstering the cooperation between the two militaries over the past time, Gen. Chien hoped that Col. Kim will continue to make active contribution to strengthening the relationship between the two countries, the two militaries in an intensive and practical manner. He suggested the enhancement of all-level delegation exchange, effective implementation of contents of the signed agreements, sharing of experience in Party and political work, expansion of cooperation in training, culture and arts, military sports, exchange of young officers, and military medicine, and seeking new cooperation contents that meet each side’s needs.

The Vietnamese deputy defense minister presents a souvenir to the DPRK guest.

An overview of the meeting

For his part, Sr. Col. Kim Myong Chol thanked the Vietnamese MND for its attention to and support for developing the bilateral defense ties. He affirmed that in his position, he will strive to promote the realization of cooperation contents reached by the two sides, thus enhancing the defense cooperation between Vietnam and the DPRK.

Translated by Mai Huong