The talks, which touched upon the current situation in each country, was part of Defence Minister Thanh’s four-day visit to Myanmar from August 10 with the aim of strengthening the friendship between the two countries’ armies and people.

Later, General Thanh was received by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) Senior General Than Shwe, who appreciated the Vietnamese people’s support for Myanmar in its national building and development, especially in surmounting the consequences of Cyclone Nargis.

Senior General Than Shwe expressed his hope that the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries will continue to grow and flourish in the future.

For his part, Defence Minister Thanh thanked the Myanmar people for their valuable assistance given to the Vietnamese people in the latter’s struggle for national reunification and said he believes the Myanmar people and army will overcome all difficulties to make their country prosperous and their army modern.

While in Myanmar, the Vietnamese Defence Minister and his entourage visited several military units, historical relics and sites of interests.