Việt Nam and Japan are set to enhance their defence collaboration across several strategic sectors. This development follows a meeting in Hà Nội between Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang and General Uchikura Hiroaki, Chief of Staff of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces. The discussions centered on bolstering military training, cybersecurity, defence industry development, UN peacekeeping missions, and post-war recovery efforts.
General Giang reiterated Việt Nam’s dedication to improving consultation and dialogue frameworks, increasing cooperation among military branches, and advancing partnerships in defence technology, military medicine, and cybersecurity. He emphasized that defence relations have become a critical aspect of the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The Vietnamese minister expressed appreciation for Japan’s contributions in personnel training, defence industry development, technology transfers, and post-war recovery projects, while also urging for more scholarship and training prospects for Vietnamese defence personnel in science, engineering, and technology domains.
Japan is one of Việt Nam’s pivotal economic and strategic partners, with robust ties that include trade, investment, development aid, and labour exchanges. Over the years, defence cooperation has significantly expanded, bolstered by regular policy dialogues and military consultations between the two countries. General Uchikura pledged Japan’s continued support to fortify defence ties with Việt Nam, advocating for increased collaboration in high-level exchanges, military education, cybersecurity, and healthcare services within the armed forces.
Both countries have agreed to maintain close coordination to further enhance mutual trust, regional stability, and long-term strategic cooperation. This agreement underscores the shared commitment of Việt Nam and Japan to deepen their defence relationship, ensuring a stable and cooperative future in the region.