Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam thanked the guest for visiting Vietnam to attend the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 and conveyed the greetings of Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang to the Turkish Minister of Defense Yasar Guler.

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Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam receives Mr. Musa Heybet.

General Pham Hoai Nam emphasized that in its foreign policy, Vietnam always values its relations with Turkey and highly appreciates the potential and position of the country in the region and in the international arena.

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Gen. Nam presents a gift to Mr. Musa Heybet.

Regarding bilateral defense relations, Gen. Nam evaluated that over the past time, both sides have actively promoted cooperation, particularly in delegation exchanges and defense industry; and supported and participated in defense industry exhibitions organized by each side. Gen. Nam suggested that in the coming time, both sides would continue to promote cooperation in delegation exchange at all levels, especially high-level ones, to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation; training; defense industry, etc., thereby making bilateral defense cooperation deeper, more effective, and substantive.

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Delegates in a joint photo

For his part, Mr. Musa Heybet sent congratulations to Vietnam on its 80th foundation anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and thanked the host for its support in Turkey’s earthquake in 2023. He affirmed that Turkey treasures and seeks to boost its relations with Vietnam, hoping that Vietnam would support and assist Turkey in promoting relations with ASEAN.

The Turkish defense leader also mentioned that his participation in the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 aimed to enhance mutual understanding and create favorable conditions to promote defense cooperation between the two countries in the time to come.

Translated by Quynh Oanh