Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong emphasized that Vietnam highly values the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership with the RoK. Based on the strong relations between the two countries, the bilateral defense cooperation has seen solid developments, particularly in the fields of education and training, maritime security, addressing war aftermath, defense industry, and United Nations peacekeeping operations.

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong (right) receiving General Lee Young Su

General Lee Young Su informed Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong about the outcomes of his earlier discussions with Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service. The two sides assessed the results of past cooperation and agreed on future collaboration plans. General Lee Young Su expressed confidence that bilateral defense cooperation, especially between the two air forces, will continue to grow in the coming years.

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong presenting a commemorative gift to General Lee Young Su

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, General Lee Young Su, and other delegates pose for a joint photo at the meeting.

Highly valuing the successful discussions, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong reaffirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense always supports and is ready to facilitate the air forces of both countries in effectively implementing their agreed-upon cooperation agenda. He emphasized the need to deepen this collaboration, making it more substantial and sustainable, in alignment with broader bilateral defense cooperation and the Vietnam-RoK relationship.

Translated by Trung Thanh