Gen. Nam affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense (MND) always values the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. Recently, the Vietnam-Turkey defense cooperation has achieved positive results, especially in the exchange of delegations at various levels. The Vietnamese MND has sent delegations to discuss measures to enhance cooperation and participate in defense industry exhibitions organized by Turkey.

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Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam and President of Turkey - Vietnam Trade Council Reha Denemec

The Vietnamese deputy defense minister thanked Reha Denemec for his positive contribution to promoting cooperation between Turkish defense enterprises and the MND’s defense agencies and enterprises. He suggested that in the near future, both sides should speed up coordination and quickly sign cooperation documents to create a framework for implementing potential cooperation areas.

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Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam, Reha Denemec, and delegates pose for a joint photo.

Gen. Nam highly appreciated the Turkish defense enterprises’ interest in the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, emphasizing that the Vietnamese MND always welcomes and is ready to facilitate the Turkish defense enterprises’ participation and showcase of their products at the expo.

For his part, Reha Denemec highlighted the continued positive development of the Turkey - Vietnam relationship over the past time, including in defense cooperation, and expressed a desire to enhance bilateral defense cooperation in line with the needs and capabilities of each side.

Translated by Tran Hoai