Vietnamese colonels to visit US
Vietnam is sending a military delegation to the United States in a step toward possible future strategic co-operation between old enemies, the Pentagon said.
"Vietnam retains a large military that is in the midst of a modernisation effort," the Pentagon said, announcing the visit this month of six colonels. "There's a natural basis for exploratory discussions regarding strategic issues of mutual interest." Reuters - Washington
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