Vietnamese and Philippine naval forces should further cooperation in information sharing, search and rescue drills, and skill training, Defense Minister General Phung Quang Thanh told his Philippine guest on Thursday.
The minister offered the suggestion while receiving a delegation of the Philippine Navy led by Vice Admiral Jose Luis M. Alano in Hanoi.
During the reception, Thanh said the visit will help realize the bilateral defense cooperation agreement between the two countries’ armies, enhance their mutual understanding, and strengthen their trust.
General Thanh suggested opening a hotline between the two countries’ defense ministries to share and exchange information of mutual interest.
On the occasion, General Thanh also extended his best regards to the Philippine defense minister.
For his part, Jose Alano expressed his hope that the two armies will work closely together in various areas, especially the training of naval graduates.
He thanked Vietnam for its past support for the Philippines in the wake of typhoon Haiyan as well.
The Philippine Vice Admiral added that the armies of the two countries should continue boosting cooperation in many areas, including training naval officers at the bachelor’s degree level.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
