During the reception, Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed General Cuong and the Vietnamese high ranking military delegation to Brunei, affirming that the visit will contribute to enhancing political trust and mutual understanding while promoting cooperation between the two militaries.
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Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah receives General Cuong. |
He also highly appreciated achievements of the country in all fields, hoping that the two militaries would enjoy fruitful defense cooperation, contributing to boosting the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
The king also noted that he had visited Vietnam many times and hoped to visit the country more in the time to come to bolster the bilateral cooperation.
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Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah hosts reception for General Cuong and the Vietnamese high ranking military delegation |
On his part, General Cuong thanked Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah for his warm reception, conveyed the greetings of Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Defense Minister Phan Van Giang to the Brunei Sultan.
He also congratulated the country on its achievements in many fields, especially in COVID-19 prevention and control, expressing his belief that under the leadership of Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei will successfully implement the Brunei Vision 2035, becoming a country with a dynamic and sustainable economy, and enhancing its status in the region and in the world.
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General Cuong and the Vietnamese high ranking military delegation in a joint photo with cadre of the Vietnamese Embassy to Brunei |
Informing the king about the outcomes of his talk with Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, General Cuong held that in the coming time, both sides would effectively implement current cooperation mechanism and promote cooperation in other fields.
Highly appreciating the cooperation between the two militaries over the past time, Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah noted that Vietnam and Brunei need to beef up the bilateral cooperation as regulated by the two leaders, with the focus on defense cooperation. Regarding the East Sea (South China Sea) issue, the king noted that ASEAN countries and China should strictly implement the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and continue to sign the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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The Vietnamese high ranking military delegation visits the Brunei Royal Regalia Museum. |
General Cuong hoped that in the coming time, the king would create favorable conditions for the two militaries to make further contributions to the Vietnam-Brunei cooperation.
After the meeting with the Brunei Sultan, the Vietnamese high ranking military delegation visited Vietnamese Embassy to Brunei.
Earlier, General Cuong and the delegation toured the Brunei Royal Regalia Museum.
Translated by Minh Anh