Hanoi, May 28 -- Defence cooperation between Vietnam and Japan has continued to expand substantively and become increasingly effective and practical in recent years, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang affirmed during a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki in Hanoi on May 28.

Thang stressed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World with Japan.

He noted the two sides have maintained defence cooperation mechanisms effectively, including the deputy ministerial-level defence policy dialogue and consultations among staff officers of the naval, ground and air forces. Cooperation in training, defence indus...