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SL, Vietnam agree to review and renew MoU on defence cooperation

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May 07, 2025

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the areas of national defence and security.

SL, Vietnam agree to review and renew MoU on defence cooperation

The joint statement issued on Monday (05), at the conclusion of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's state visit to Vietnam, dealt with defence and security among other matters.

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