With the signing of the Joint Vision Statement on Enhancing Vietnam-Australia Defense Cooperation, the two countries’ defense ties are expected to be brought to a new height in line with the two sides’ interests.

Additionally, the Defense Minister’s visit to New Zealand marked a new milestone in the bilateral defense relations, contributing to expanding the Vietnam-New Zealand comprehensive partnership.

The reporter of the People’s Army Newspaper, accompanying the Vietnam’s high-ranking defense delegation, has captured some images of the Defense Minister’s visits.

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Minister Ngo Xuan Lich and Australian Defense Minister Christopher Pyne signing the joint vision statement on enhancing Vietnam-Australia defense cooperation

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Minister Lich handing over a souvenir to New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters

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Minister Lich visiting HMAS Canberra, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) heavy cruiser

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Vietnamese and Australian defense ministers posing for a joint photo with delegates during the bilateral talk

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Minister Lich talking to a Vietnamese officer, who is taking part in a training course in New Zealand

Translated by Trung Thanh