The delegation included representatives from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, A2G (Air to Ground), AeroVironment, Atmo, Blue Halo, IMSG...

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Prime Minister receives delegation of US aerospace, defense and security businesses. Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the delegation participating in the exhibition. The Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, after one year of establishment, continues to develop in depth and substance. Economic, trade and investment cooperation is the focus and driving force in the relationship between the two countries.

According to the Prime Minister, the potential for cooperation in this field is still very large and has great significance for the relationship between the two countries.

Vietnam sets a target of double-digit growth each year, exploiting new development space, developing new industries and fields, including space, aviation economy, marine space (such as wind energy, solar energy, etc.), and underground space.

The vision and orientation of American businesses attending the meeting have many similarities and are consistent with the orientation and trends of Vietnam.

The Prime Minister suggested that USABC and US businesses promote trade cooperation, technology transfer, investment, production in Vietnam, and training high-quality human resources for emerging industries.

The Prime Minister proposed expanding existing cooperation and seeking and realizing new cooperation opportunities in the spirit of harmonious benefits, shared risks, working together, winning together, enjoying together, and developing together.

The Vietnamese Government is ready to listen and dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, improve the investment and business environment, and create favorable conditions for US businesses to succeed in Vietnam.

Mr. Brian McFeeters (Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of USABC) and delegation members congratulated Vietnam on hosting the 2024 International Defense Exhibition.

This is an opportunity for US corporations to exchange, work and cooperate with agencies, organizations and enterprises in the Vietnamese defense industry, continue to support Vietnam in potential and strategic fields, as well as provide practical support for the development of Vietnam - US relations.

The delegation members highly appreciated Vietnam's achievements and great development potential, especially its ability to adapt to new contexts.

The delegation affirmed that the potential for cooperation between the two countries is still very large and will continue to support Vietnam in its development process.

Vietnam - Laos defense cooperation is "special of special"

On the evening of December 18, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Lao Minister of Defense.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh believes that the new Lao Defense Minister will lead the Lao Army to further development and the Vietnam-Laos military cooperation will become increasingly stronger. Photo: VGP

The Prime Minister said that the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is a priceless asset of the two peoples, in which defense cooperation is one of the important pillars in the Vietnam-Laos relationship, "the special of the special".

The Party and State of Vietnam always support and create the most favorable conditions for the cooperation between the two countries' armies to develop more and more closely.

Vietnam is ready to continue supporting Laos under permitted conditions, in a spirit of impartiality and transparency, as brothers in the same family to develop together.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two countries' Defense Ministries continue to concretize high-level agreements and effectively implement existing cooperation mechanisms between the two Parties, two States, and two Governments.

The two sides need to strengthen coordination and effectively advise senior leaders of the two countries on defense and security; cooperate in Party work, building and consolidating political bases; protect sovereignty and territorial integrity; build and perfect theories and exchange science and technology on military and defense; coordinate in border protection, anti-smuggling and drug prevention...

The Prime Minister asked the two Ministries of Defense to successfully implement breakthrough cooperation priorities in the new situation, focusing on: human resource training.

Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone said that the Lao Ministry of National Defense will closely coordinate with the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense to effectively implement the agreements of the two countries' senior leaders.

Laos and Vietnam will promote cooperation in the military and defense fields, especially human resource training and information exchange. The two sides will closely coordinate and cooperate to build a border of cooperation, friendship and development; organize border exchanges between the two countries well...

President proposes Vietnam and Belarus promote defense cooperation

President proposes Vietnam and Belarus promote defense cooperation

On the afternoon of December 17, President Luong Cuong received Lieutenant General Khrenin Viktor Gennadievich, Minister of Defense of Belarus, who is visiting Vietnam and attending the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024.
New Lao Defense Minister visits Vietnam for the first time, attends defense exhibition

New Lao Defense Minister visits Vietnam for the first time, attends defense exhibition

On the morning of December 18, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, chaired the welcoming ceremony and held talks with Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Minister of National Defense of Laos, who is visiting Vietnam.