The establishment follows the UK’s opening of its Military Attache Office in Hanoi in 2013, and is an essential step to fully realizing comprehensive cooperation between the nations.
Representatives from both sides affirmed that the defense affiliation will not only bring security-related interests to each country, but will also contribute to ensuring peace and stability in the region and the world.
In 2011, the two defense ministries signed a memorandum of understanding on defense collaboration, and have taken concrete steps to realize the document.
