Hanoi, June 8 -- The two Prime Ministers expressed their pleasure at the robust growth of Viet Nam-Thailand relations over the past five decades since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1976.

Both sides agreed to continue consolidating political trust through regular exchange of delegations and contacts at all levels and across all channels, promoting the effectiveness of the existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including the Joint Cabinet meeting.

The two sides agreed to foster defense and security cooperation, maintain joint maritime patrol; coordinate in combatting transnational crime, especially drug, human trafficking, and high-tech crime.

The two Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment not to allowing...