The signing of the FPA has marked an important milestone in the bilateral defense relations between the two sides, contributing to strengthening the Vietnam-EU Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (PCA). In addition, it showed Vietnam’s activeness and responsibility in promoting joint efforts for peace, stability and development in the region and throughout the world.

Below are several images of Minister Lich’s activities captured by reporters from the People’s Army Newspaper accompanying the Vietnamese high-ranking defense delegation.

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Vietnamese Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich (left) and Vice President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini sign the agreement.

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At the talks between Vietnamese Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich and Vice President Federica Mogherini

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Vietnamese Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich (right) meets with Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC) General Claudio Graziano.

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Representatives of the two sides pose for a joint photo.

Translated by Trung Thanh