Vietnamese and Japanese defense ministers hold phone talks

During the talks, General Lich congratulated Mr. Kishi Nobuo over his appointment as Japanese Defense Minister and expressed his hope that the minister will work to deepen defense cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in the time to come.

Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich (center) at the event

The two ministers informed each other of regional and international issues of mutual concern, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic control situation in their respective countries. They appreciated the timely sharing of knowledge and experience in fighting the pandemic by military medical experts of the two countries.

The ministers agreed to quickly implement contents in bilateral defense cooperation immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic is controlled, with a focus on human resources and military medical training, peacekeeping operations, settlement of war consequences and other issues of mutual interest.

The two defense ministers join the talks. (Screen captured)

On this occasion, General Lich thanked the Government and Defense Ministry of Japan for their support and effective coordination with Vietnam in 2020, the year of Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship, particularly in the framework of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Plus 3. Also, he invited Minister Kishi Nobuo to attend the ADMM Plus 3 slated to be held online from December 9 to 11.

In return, Minister Kishi Nobuo accepted the invitation, and thanked Vietnam for creating favorable conditions for ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force to dock at Cam Ranh International Port for logistics and technical services.

Translated by Trung Thanh