Vietnam-EU defence cooperation effective: minister
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang said on June 15 that Vietnam and the EU have effectively cooperated in defence, in line with the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA), the agreement between Vietnam and the EU on the establishment of a framework for Vietnam’s participation in crisis management activities of the EU (FPA).
The minister made the remarks during his reception for Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam who came to say goodbye before ending his working term in Vietnam.
Congratulated Giorgio Aliberti on his successful working term in Vietnam, Giang highly appreciated the impressive results of defence cooperation between the two sides, particularly the dialogue on defence and security, training, UN peacekeeping, and assistance in overcoming the consequences of war.
For his part, Ambassador Aliberti highly appreciated the close cooperation between Vietnam and the EU, affirming that their relationship has developed very strongly, and there is more potential for further development.
He cited as example the EU's cooperation with Vietnam in COVID-19 prevention and control, and support of Vietnam's participation in UN peacekeeping activities.
Minister Giang believes that in his new position, the Ambassador will continue to achieve many successes, contributing to promoting the cooperative relationship between the EU and Vietnam, for peace, stability, cooperation, and common development of the region and the world.
