Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 18 -- Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich had a meeting with his Lao counterpart Gen. Chansamone Chanyalath in Hanoi on February 18 within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat).

Welcoming the Lao People's Army delegation to the ADMM Retreat held from February 18 to 20, the host said this is an important meeting that will set the directions for ASEAN defence and military cooperation for 2020 and the following years, as well as contribute to the success of the ADMM Plus.

Vietnam hopes Laos and other ASEAN members will join hands to consolidate defence - military cooperation mechanisms and build an ASEAN Community that is cohesive and responsive to external factors in lin...