Receiving Indian military attachés, Colonel PS Punia, who came to say goodbye and his successor, Colonel Varandan Kumar, Deputy Defence Minister Vinh said Vietnam – India defence relations have recently been expanded effectively.
The Vietnamese official acknowledged the contributions of Colonel PS Punia to the bilateral ties during his tenure, and asked the military expert to continue to foster the relationship between the two nations and armies in his new post.
The same day, Vinh also met outgoing Israeli military attachés, Taibel Yaakov, and his successor, Bloria Hamama.
The deputy defence minister lauded the role of Taibel Yaakov in promoting bilateral the defence ties during his tenure, hoping the Israeli officer would continue boosting cooperation, and mutual trust and understanding between the two nations and their armies.
Welcoming Bloria Hamama, Vinh said the Defence Ministry of Vietnam will create favourable conditions for her to fulfil her missions.
