Tags: Phan Van Giang
General Phan Van Giang hosts India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval
Politics 02/11/2026 17:26VGP – General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Viet Nam, on Monday hosted a reception for India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval who is on an official visit to Viet Nam.
Phan Van Giang calls on partners to support united and resilient ASEAN at 13th ADMM+
Politics 29/10/2026 19:38VGP - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang called on partner countries to support a united and resilient ASEAN on the basis of equality, goodwill and mutual respect, thereby contributing to the maintenance and safeguarding of regional peace, security and stability.
Phan Van Giang meets Australian, Japanese and Philippine defense ministers on ADMM sidelines
Politics 29/10/2026 15:39VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang held bilateral meetings with the defense ministers of Australia, Japan and the Philippines on October 28.
Phan Van Giang attends 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu
Politics 29/10/2026 09:58VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang attended the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu, the Philippines, on October 28.
Phan Van Giang meets U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu
Politics 29/10/2026 09:48VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang had a meeting with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on October 28.
Viet Nam, Laos sign defense cooperation plan for 2027
Politics 13/10/2026 18:38VGP - Viet Nam and Laos signed the defense cooperation plan for 2027.
Viet Nam upholds multilateralism at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Politics 16/09/2026 12:58VGP - General Phan Van Giang underscored the importance of upholding and promoting multilateralism in building a fair and inclusive international order based on international law and institutions.
Viet Nam approves action program to implement ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan
Politics 15/09/2026 14:47VGP - The Vietnamese Government has approved an action program to implement the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan in Viet Nam for 2026–2035 period.
Legislators approve Law to combat proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Politics 24/08/2026 12:01VGP - The National Assembly on Sunday passed the Law on preventing and combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) at its ongoing extra session.
Deputy PM, Defense Minister meets Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary in Tokyo
Politics 14/07/2026 17:48VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang had a meeting with Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Kihara Minoru in Tokyo on July 13.
Vietnamese, Japanese Defense Ministers hold talks in Tokyo
Politics 14/07/2026 14:09VGP - General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense held talks with Japanese Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro in Tokyo, on July 13.
Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister Phan Van Giang visits Japan
Politics 13/07/2026 09:16VGP – General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense of Viet Nam, arrived in Tokyo on July 12, beginning a four-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro.
Deputy PM, Defense Minister hosts Undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Defense
Politics 30/06/2026 10:14VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Defense Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi in Ha Noi on June 29.
Viet Nam becomes model for sustainable development, key ASEAN Member State: ASEAN Secretary-General
Politics 10/06/2026 17:29VGP – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang on Wednesday hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn who is in Viet Nam to attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum.
Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang hosts U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau
Politics 10/06/2026 16:37VGP – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang received U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Ha Noi on Wednesday morning.
Viet Nam, Cambodia effectively maintain defense cooperation mechanisms
Politics 09/06/2026 15:42VGP – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Prak Sovanna in Ha Noi on June 9.
Viet Nam invites Laos to participate in 3rd International Defense Expo
Politics 09/06/2026 14:27VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Khamliang Outhakaysone in Ha Noi on June 9.
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.
