Malaysia's Chief of Defence Forces visits Vietnam

Jen Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman and Sen Lt Gen Nguyen Tan Cuong inspecting the VPA guard of honour at the welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Aug 14. — VNA/VNS

HANOI: Malaysia's chief of defence forces Jen Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam from Aug 13-16, at the invitation of chief of the general staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen Lt Gen Nguyen Tan Cuong.

After an official welcome in Hanoi on Wednesday (Aug 14) both officers held talks, during which Cuong affirmed that the visit will create new momentum for cooperation between the two armies, and contribute actively to the two countries’ relations, for peace, cooperation, development and prosperity in the region and the world.