Vietnam and Thailand have discussed many measures to further promote their bilateral ties, especially when it comes to national defense.

Visiting Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi on Wednesday that they talked about ways to strengthen their countries’ bilateral relationship, particularly in terms of national defense, according to the Vietnam News Agency.   The Thai official added that his country wishes to foster cooperation with Vietnam in various fields and beef up their coordination at regional and international forums. During the meeting, Vietnamese PM Dung expressed his delight at the sound development of the two countries’ friendly relation and strategic partnership, adding that the guest’s visit will help to deepen their bilateral ties.

PM Dung also said Vietnam wants to work with Thailand on collaborative programs that serve their strategic partnership for the sake of peace, stability, and development in Southeast Asia in particular and the world in general. The Vietnamese premier also called for more efforts from both nations to step up cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, transport, and tourism.

He hailed the outcomes of the talks between Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phung Quang Thanh, suggesting both sides initiate their signed agreements, continue cooperation in joint sea patrols, and address other fishing-related issues.

PM Dung told his guest that the Vietnamese government always creates favorable conditions for Thai investors to do business in Vietnam. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan is slated to wrap his visit, which began on January 13, on Thursday.

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