Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an introductory call today with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, to share views on the growing U.S.-Vietnam defense relationship, regional security, and restoring deterrence.
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Secretary Hegseth underscored the Department's support for ongoing efforts to collaborate on legacy of war issues, deepen cooperation on defense trade, increase defense industrial base cooperation, and expand information sharing.