Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for a delegation of members of the US Congress led by Senator Jeff Merkley in Hanoi on April 8.
Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and the Minister for Defence Richard Donald Marles expressed his delight at the positive development of the Australia-Vietnam strategic partnership, especially the defense cooperation between the two countries in the bilateral relationship.
Two Indian naval ships carrying with more than 500 crewmembers arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24, beginning a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich on November 20 hosted a reception for US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from November 19 to 21.