Defense Minister active in China

His practical activities demonstrated Vietnam’s support and pro-active engagement in multilateral events organized by China’s Ministry of National Defense, while affirming Vietnam’s active, pro-active, responsible role in addressing international and regional issues.

During the time in China, Minister Phan Van Giang held bilateral meetings and sidelines exchanges with military leaders of several countries. He also received Major General Xu Guoan, Deputy Commander of the Shanghai Garrison, and visited the Shanghai Naval Base of the People’s Liberation Army.

Below are photos of the Vietnamese defense leader’s activities in China while staying in the country for the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

A view of the meeting between Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and his Lao counterpart Khamlieng Outhakaysone

General Phan Van Giang and Chinese Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun at the forum

Vietnamese defense leader speaks at the first plenary session, themed “Building a Just and Equitable Global Security Governance System."

General Phan Van Giang has a sidelines meeting with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Sr. Lt. Gen. Álvaro López Miera.

The Vietnamese Defense Minister bilaterally meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun

At the bilateral meeting between General Phan Van Giang and General Tea Seiha, Cambodian Defense Minister

The Vietnamese leader meeting with Mongolian Minister Batlut Damba

At the sidelines meeting between Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing

General Giang receives Maj. Gen. Xu Guoan.

The Vietnamese Defense Minister visits the Shanghai Naval Base.

By Thu Trang – Van Duyen

Translated by Tran Hoai