Tags: Phan Van Giang
Deputy PM Phan Van Giang receives Chief of Staff of Philippine Armed Forces
Politics 04/06/2026 09:19VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces Romeo Brawner Junior in Ha Noi on June 3.
Viet Nam invites Japan to attend 3rd International Defense Expo
Politics 02/06/2026 15:53VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Uchikura Hiroaki in Ha Noi on June 2.
Viet Nam, U.S. strengthen parliamentary and defense ties
Society 27/05/2026 11:07VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang on Tuesday hosted a reception for a visiting delegation of U.S. Congressmen led by Michael Baumgartner.
Phan Van Giang meets Sergei Shoigu in Moscow
Politics 24/05/2026 15:53VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang had a meeting with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, on May 22, as part of his working visit to Russia.
Viet Nam, Russia hold second consultation session on maritime issues
Politics 24/05/2026 15:38VGP - The second consultation session on maritime issues between Viet Nam and Russia took place in Moscow, Russia, on May 22.
Viet Nam, India reinforce bilateral defense cooperation
Politics 19/05/2026 15:31VGP - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang held talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Ha Noi on May 19.
Viet Nam, China hold 40th joint patrol and training exercise in Tonkin Gulf
Politics 20/03/2026 08:14VGP - The 40th joint patrol and training exercise conducted by the Vietnamese and Chinese navies in the waters of the Tonkin Gulf, as part of the 10th Viet Nam–China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, was held at Fangcheng Port, in China’s Guangxi, on March 19.
Vietnamese, Azerbaijani defense ministers hold talks in Ha Noi
Politics 25/12/2025 15:50VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang and Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry Vugar Mustafayev vowed to enhance defense industry cooperation in line with the interests and needs of both sides, during their talks held in Ha Noi on December 25.
Nguyen Duy Ngoc serves as Secretary of Party Committee of Ha Noi Capital Command
Politics 08/12/2025 11:29VGP - Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc has been appointed as the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Capital Command for the 2025–2030 term at a ceremony held on December 6.
Defense Minister holds talks with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in Ha Noi
Politics 18/11/2025 19:02VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang held talks with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Robert Kalinak in Ha Noi on November 18.
Viet Nam, Egypt sign Letter of Intent on defense cooperation
Politics 05/08/2025 13:59VGP - Viet Nam and Egypt signed a Letter of Intent on defense cooperation in Cairo, on August 4.
Vietnamese, Singaporean defense ministers hold talks in Ha Noi
Politics 22/07/2025 18:40VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Ha Noi on July 22.
Vietnamese defense minister meets Indonesian counterpart in Jakarta
Politics 11/03/2025 11:31VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang had a bilateral meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 10.
Vietnamese, U.S. defense ministers hold phone conversation
Politics 08/02/2025 15:02VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang on February 7 held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Viet Nam, Laos sign MoU on cooperation in military and defense law
Politics 18/12/2024 16:04VGP - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the field of military and defense law between Viet Nam and Laos was inked in Ha Noi on Wednesday.
Defence Minister meets with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
Politics 24/09/2024 15:29VGP - Gen. Phan Van Giang, Vietnamese Minister of National Defence , met with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New York on September 23 (local time).
Vietnamese, Japanese defense ministers hold talks
Politics 06/08/2024 15:30VGP - Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang on Tuesday held talks with his Japanese counterpart Kihara Minoru who is on a two-day official visit to Viet Nam.
Viet Nam, Philippines enhance defence cooperation
Politics 23/11/2023 14:22VGP - Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang on Wednesday hosted a reception for Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo Cruz Espino, who is in Viet Nam to co-chair the 5th Viet Nam-Philippines defence policy dialogue.
Defense minister attends ASEAN-U.S. Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting, meets U.S. counterpart in Indonesia
Politics 16/11/2023 21:17VGP - Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang attended the ASEAN-U.S. Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting that took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 15.
Vietnamese, Indian Defense Ministers hold talks
Politics 20/06/2023 10:33VGP - India wishes to promote the comprehensive cooperation with Viet Nam, including defense ties, said Defense Minister of India Rajnath Singh during his talks with Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang.
Indian defense minister to visit Viet Nam next week
Politics 05/06/2022 15:45VGP – Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh will pay a three-day official visit to Viet Nam, starting from June 8 at the invitation of Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang.