The 2025 edition has drawn 450 defence-related enterprises from Japan and 30 other countries, alongside over 15,000 visitors.
Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (L) and General Morishita Yasunori, Chief of Staff of the Ground Self-Defence Force of Japan. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – A delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence, led by Sen. Lt. 𝄹Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, is attending the 2025 De💖fence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan exhibition, held from May 20-23 in Chiba prefecture, Japan.
Held biennially, DSEI Japan is co-organised by Japan’s Crisis Intelligence and the UK’s Clarion Events, with the support of relevant Japanese ministries and agencies.
The 2025 edition has drawn 450 defence-related enterprises from Japan and 30 other countries, alongside over 15,000 visitors. Compared to the previous event in 2023, this year’s exhibition not only showcases technologies and equipment for the navy, army and air forces but also display technologies and equipment in automation, cyber defence, and space security.
On this occasion, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia held a bilateral meeting with General Morishita Yasunori, Chief of Staff of the Ground Self-Defence Force of Japan.
The Vietnamese officer expressed appreciation for Japan’s invitation and noted the growing bilateral defence ties, particularly in areas such as personnel exchanges, training, cybersecurity, and settlement of war consequences.
Nghia also acknowledged Japan’s non-refundable aid worth around 2.7 million USD for dioxin and environmental analysis equipment, and its support in launching a project to provide bomb and mine clearance equipment to Vietnam. He described the assistance as a meaningful contribution to post-war recovery and environmental protection efforts in Vietnam.
Yasunori welcomed the Vietnamese delegation’s participation in the expo, considering it a valuable opportunity to deepen mutual understanding and expand cooperation. He affirmed Japan’s commitment to further enhancing ties with Vietnam, especially in defence industry, disaster response, and UN peacekeeping activities./.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien stressed that the world is undergoing era-defining transformations. Against this backdrop, the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) has proven effective in managing regional security, fostering dialogue, and enhancing cooperation to address emerging challenges, helping to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Vietnam is willing to cooperate with countries and international organisations for peace and development in the region and the world, said Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence.
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He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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