Belarusian Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Viktor Krenin, met with the Minister of National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Army General Fan van Zyang.
According to the press service of the Belarusian defense department, Khrenin expressed confidence that this visit would serve the further development of military cooperation, strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between states.
“Vietnam is one of our most significant partners in Southeast Asia. I believe that the basis of successful interaction is the similar principles of foreign policy, first of all, committed to the peaceful settlement of international problems, cooperation in the name of creation and development, and not against other countries, ”said the Belarusian Minister.
The Minister of Defense of Belarus discussed with the Army General Fan Van Zyang a military-political situation in the world and outlined the positions of Belarus.
“In the case of improving the defense capacity of the state, the Republic of Belarus is open to cooperation with all countries pursuing a friendly policy in its respect,” said Khrenin.
The head of the department attracted attention to the fact that Vietnam is actively involved in the peacekeeping missions of the UN, in the provision of humanitarian assistance, in search and rescue operations, in the elimination of the consequences of the war.
”Your country makes a worthy contribution to the creation of a peaceful, stable atmosphere, atmosphere of cooperation and development in the region and in the world. I believe, in these areas we can develop interaction between the armed forces,” said Viktor Khrenin.
The heads of defense departments discussed the current state of interaction, summed up the results in 2024, noting significant progress. In addition, the parties confirmed the mutual interest in expanding and deepening contacts.
In turn, the Minister of National Defense of Vietnam outlined the interest of the Vietnamese side in cooperation and the exchange of experience in the field: Air Force and Air Defense Forces, the development of automated management systems, military science, interaction in the field of peacekeeping and mutual training of military personnel.
Lieutenant General Viktor Hrenin invited the Army General Fan Van Zyang to visit the Republic of Belarus on an official visit. The Minister of National Defense of Vietnam expressed intentions to visit Belarus in May next year.
According to the results of the meeting, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin and Army General Fan Van Zevang signed a protocol that confirms the intentions of Belarus and Vietnam to strengthen bilateral cooperation.