Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Defence Ties at Policy Dialogue
Singapore and Vietnam have reaffirmed their strong bilateral defence relationship during the 17th Defence Policy Dialogue. The meeting, which took place recently, served as a platform for both nations to discuss their ongoing cooperation and future security goals.
During the dialogue, Singapore’s Permanent Secretary for Defence, Mr. Leong, and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Senior Lieutenant General (SLG) Thang, met to review the progress of their partnership. Both officials highlighted the warm and friendly ties that have existed between the two countries for many years.
A key focus of the discussion was the commitment to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides agreed that working more closely together is essential for regional stability and for addressing shared security challenges in Southeast Asia.
The dialogue concluded with both leaders expressing their satisfaction with the current state of the relationship. They emphasized that continued communication and practical cooperation remain top priorities for the defence establishments of both Singapore and Vietnam.