Russia is ready to expand substantive cooperation with Vietnam across various areas, aiming to further strengthen the long-standing ties between the two nations, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko has said.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Russia Defence Strategy Dialogue held on December 26 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G.S. Bezdetko has affirmed that the achieved results clearly demonstrate the common spirit of Vietnam and Russia in propelling the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership forward.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Russia Defence Strategy Dialogue on December 26 in Hanoi.

Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia.

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad said he “never considered stepping down or seeking refuge, nor was such a proposal made by any individual or party.”

Vietnam wants to expand its international defence cooperation to build trust and prevent wars, its prime minister said on Thursday, and the United States said it was hopeful its defence industry could play a key role.

The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam says U.S. arms manufacturers could help the southeast Asian country build up its armed forces

The Vietnam Defense Expo will highlight innovations from global defense leaders, with Russia unveiling the Rubezh-ME system and Boeing presenting the MH-139 Grey Wolf.

Vietnam will showcase locally made weapons at an international arms fair in Hanoi on Thursday, as it seeks to boost its domestic industry and possibly export military equipment.

Developing the night-time economy is seen as a new direction, not only attracting domestic tourists but also affirming Hanoi's attractiveness to international visitors.

Politburo member, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 26 for Russian Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen.