During a meeting with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 2026 SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Thang proposed more exchanges of delegations at all levels, effective maintenance of their Deputy Minister-level Defense Policy Dialogue mechanism, and expanded cooperation in training, defense industry, and military trade.
Guler said Vietnam is an important partner of Turkey in the Asia-Pacific region, and he hopes their defense cooperation will continue to grow in extent, substance, and effectiveness. He proposed more exchanges of delegations at all levels and greater cooperation between military services and branches, affirming that Turkey is ready to cooperate with and support Vietnam’s defense industry.
