(VOVworld) – Vietnamese ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan paid a courtesy visit to Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu on Tuesday.

They discussed measures to promote defense cooperation and relations between the two countries. Minister Ryacudu said Vietnam and Indonesia have important strategic interests and should work closely together to ensure peace and security in the East Sea. He said that defense cooperation is a pillar in the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership. Ambassador Tuan said amid regional and global complicated situations increasing defense cooperation between the two countries is crucial in maintaining peace and security in the region.