Hanoi, May 8 -- The 13th Vietnam - US Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on May 8, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence John Noh. Chien emphasised the importance of this year's dialogue as it was held amid the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US. He highlighted the sustained progress of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, which continues to deepen across multiple areas, including defence. Defence relations between the two countries have grown increasingly substantive and effective, building on the previously signed agreements and guidance from the countries' leaders, he noted. He po...