Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- General Phan noted with pleasure at the robust advancement of the Viet Nam-Malaysia relations over the past time, marked by the upgrade of the bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024.

Phan congratulated the Malaysian Ministry of National Defense on successfully hosting ASEAN defense meetings during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, thereby contributing to the maintenance of ASEAN centrality and promotion of the bloc's goals for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and the world.

Phan took the occasion to invite leaders of the Malaysian Defense Ministry, military officers, and defense enterprises to attend and showcase products at the 3rd Viet Nam Internation...