Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang at the talks (Photo: VNA)

Discussing the growth of the Vietnam – Canada diplomatic relations since it was established in 1973, they said the ties have thrived on par with the nations’ comprehensive partnership through economy, trade, investment, and education. The bilateral defence cooperation, meanwhile, has grown toward effectiveness, with the sides implementing their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the collaboration and achieving encouraging outcomes in training, peacekeeping, and maritime security. Both ministers agreed to further bilateral defence engagements in existing areas in line with the MoU with a focus on delegation exchange, dialogue, consultation, training, defence industry, peacekeeping, and marine security. They also mentioned joint research for the sides to cooperate in military medicine against COVID-19. They expressed their belief that ties will be deepened toward practical outcomes and mutual benefits for peace and development regionally and globally.