Hanoi, July 7 -- The Ministry of National Defence convened a conference on July 7 to review Vietnam's international integration and defence diplomacy efforts during the first half, and set directions and tasks for the remainder of the year. The hybrid event took place in person in Hanoi and connected online to military units across the country. Chairing the meeting, Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien stressed the need for continued innovation and improved efficiency of international integration and defence diplomacy in the last six months, with a focus on practical cooperation. He urged agencies and units to thoroughly prepare for external relations activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of...