Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit
The two sides also pledged closer military training, search-and-rescue and crime coordination as Myanmar seeks broader cooperation in technology and industry.
- On Saturday, Vietnamese leader To Lam hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi, where both countries agreed to elevate defence and security cooperation to a pillar of their bilateral relationship.
- This trip marks Min Aung Hlaing's first official visit to Vietnam as president; on Friday, he toured a VinFast factory and Viettel, underscoring Myanmar's interest in expanding industrial and telecommunications development.
- Both nations agreed to expand military training, officer exchanges, and disaster response, while reaffirming a commitment to prevent individuals or organisations from using one country's territory for activities against the other.
- Expanding economic ties in high-tech agriculture, digital transformation and telecommunications remains a priority. "Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in national development, ensuring economic security and fostering sustainable growth," Lam said.
- Beyond bilateral defence, the leaders pledged closer coordination within ASEAN and Mekong subregional frameworks, reaffirming support for peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
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(Hanoi=Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Jin-hyung = Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who transitioned from head of a military junta to president of a military-led civilian government, visited Vietnam, and...
The Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Party, To Lam, and the President of Myanmar, Min Aung Halin, at the talks in Hanoi, agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on defence and security issues, and reported to the Western media.
Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit
Vietnam and Myanmar agreed on Saturday to deepen defence and security cooperation, elevating the sector to a pillar of bilateral ties as Vietnamese leader To Lam hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi.
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