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Malaysia and Vietnam are strengthening defence relations across military training, intelligence sharing, and maritime operations. The commitment reflects broader ASEAN strategic unity and the November 2023 defence cooperation memorandum between the two nations.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has arrived in Hanoi for a two-day official visit aimed at reinforcing Malaysia-Vietnam defence partnerships and exploring expanded military cooperation between the nations.
Malaysia and Vietnam are moving to broaden their defence partnership, focusing on maritime security, technology development, and industry collaboration. The commitment comes as both nations navigate a complex regional security landscape.
Forty-eight Malaysian student volunteers from 41 universities are participating in Vietnam's Green Summer Volunteer Campaign until late August, undertaking community development projects across three locations and engaging with indigenous communities.