Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister (R), received with Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army (Photo: Ministry of National Defence) Hanoi (VNA) – Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister, received a Cambodian general in Hanoi on May 15, stressing that defence ties have remained an important pillar in the countries’ relations. Meeting with Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, Giang reiterated that the Party, State, military, and people of Vietnam have always appreciated the precious support that the Cambodian Government, military, and people have given to them during the past struggle for national liberation, as well as national development and … [Read more...] about General Staff Chief welcomes Cambodian general in Hanoi
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Army’s general staff chief meets Russian, Philippine officers in Moscow
The meeting between Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna in Moscow on April 24 (Photo: Ministry of National Defence) Moscow (VNA) – Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang had meetings with senior military officers of Russia and the Philippines on the sidelines of the eighth Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-8) on April 24. Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Defence Minister of Russia Gen. Valery Gerasimov appreciated the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence sending a high-ranking delegation to the MCIS-8. He noted alongside the sound development of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, bilateral defence cooperation has continually been reinforced in multiple fields. … [Read more...] about Army’s general staff chief meets Russian, Philippine officers in Moscow
Thai-US armies join to remove mines as part of Cobra Gold 2019
The Royal Thai Army Command Centre has included mine disarmament in this year’s Cobra Gold exercises, looking to exchange knowledge as well as technology for the operation (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Royal Thai Army Command Centre has included mine disarmament in this year’s Cobra Gold exercises, looking to exchange knowledge as well as technology for the operation. Director of the Mine Action Centre Lt Gen Sittipol Nimnual joined Commander of the US Directorate of Logistics Col Mora Hannigan in inspecting troops taking part in Cobra Gold 2019’s mine sweeping and disarmament exercise in Ubon Ratchathani. He presided over the Thai Army’s 1st Army Engineering Corps, 6th Army Engineering Corps and 6th Infantry Division to launch the operation. The operation deals with mines along the Thai border and seeks to foster ties between the two militaries while also providing them knowledge about mine clearance. Thailand is looking … [Read more...] about Thai-US armies join to remove mines as part of Cobra Gold 2019
Vietnam, US armies co-chair Pacific Armies Management Seminar
The PAMS 42 opened in Hanoi on the morning of August 20. The host country has tightened security for the event. US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink and Commanding General of the USARPAC Robert B. Brown attend the event. After the national flag ceremony, the PAMS 42 themed “Cooperation Among Indo-Asian Pacific Land Forces in Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Response” convenes. Sen. Lieut. Gen. Pham Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Defence Deputy Minister delivers the opening speech. Mr Giang stresses the practicality and topical questions of the seminar by making reference to the recent disasters following the collapse of the Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam in Laos, the earthquakes in Indonesia and the devastating floods in Japan. The PAMS 42 attracts representatives from land forces of 27 countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, namely the UK, India, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Fiji, the Republic … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US armies co-chair Pacific Armies Management Seminar
Chief of VPA General Staff receives US Deputy Commander
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 9 for Deputy Commander of the US Pacific Command Bryan Fenton. Speaking highly of defence ties between Vietnam and the US over the past years, Giang wished that both sides would work closely together to overcome post-war consequences in Vietnam, fulfill the United Nations peacekeeping mission, and enhance collaboration in personnel training in naval and military medicine, search and rescue, and legal enforcement at sea. Fenton, for his part, affirmed that the relationship between the US and Vietnam has seen important progresses. He wished to continue receiving the Vietnamese Defence Ministry’s support in storing medical equipment for humanitarian activities, search for remains of US servicemen missing in action in … [Read more...] about Chief of VPA General Staff receives US Deputy Commander