Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang has called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and the Philippines to strengthen delegation exchanges at all levels, particularly high-level visits, and to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms, especially the Defence Policy Dialogue.

At a reception for Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo C. Espino on November 26, General Giang stressed that Vietnam and the Philippines are maritime neighbours sharing many strategic interests.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976, the two countries have achieved substantive results across various fields, particularly economy, trade, defence-security, education and training, and people-...