Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Le Huy Hoang (standing) congratulates officials and staff members of Movitel on the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam and Vietnamese community in Mozambique held a ceremony in Maputo city on December 21 to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22). Participants at the ceremony congratulated officials and staff members of Movitel, a joint venture of the military-run Viettel telecommunication group in Mozambique. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Le Huy Hoang highlighted the great role of the Vietnam People’s Army in defending the nation throughout history as well as in the country’s reform, development and international integration process. He noted that over the past six years, Movitel has brought big economic benefits to Vietnam, while contributing to promoting the image of … [Read more...] about Vietnam People’s Army founding anniversary celebrated abroad
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Vietnam People’s Army founding anniversary marked in Ukraine
Participants of the event (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 29th All-People’s Defence Festival (December 22). The event drew Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Anh Tuan, representatives of the Vietnamese Military attaché in Ukraine and Vietnamese associations in Kiev, as well as members of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association in the country. Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Anh Tuan reviewed the founding and development process as well as the glorious feats of arms of the Vietnam People’s Army throughout the two national resistance wars. He expressed his deep gratitude towards heroic martyrs, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, wounded veterans, former volunteer youths and those who sacrificed for the revolution and the national peace, independence, and freedom. The diplomat emphasised that Vietnamese war … [Read more...] about Vietnam People’s Army founding anniversary marked in Ukraine
74th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Czech Republic
Vietnamese war veterans at the ceremony (Photo: vov.vn) Speaking at the event after the flag ceremony, Mr. Duong Dinh Tuy, Chairman of the Vietnamese War Veterans Association in the Czech Republic, highlighted the historical significance of the establishment of the Vietnamese Armed Propaganda Team - a precursor organization of today’s Vietnam People's Army and the glorious achievements of our army in the cause of construction and protection of the nation, especially the struggle against imperialism in the 20th century. He emphasized that the Vietnamese war veterans in the Czech Republic today actively promote the virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in doing business, educating their descendants and community activities. In addition, they always look towards the homeland through charitable activities to help war invalids, parents, children of soldiers, who sacrificed or participated in the fight protecting the sovereignty over the sea and islands of the country. At the ceremony, … [Read more...] about 74th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Czech Republic
Founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Algeria
Delegates at the ceremony marking the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army in Algiers (Source: VNA) Algiers (VNA) – Vietnam’s Embassy and Defence Attaché Office in Algeria held a ceremony in Algiers on December 16 to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22). Representatives from the Algerian Defence Ministry and diplomatic corps in Algeria, as well as foreign defence and military attachés in the country attended the event. Speaking at the event, Defence Attaché Colonel Duong Duc Thuan recalled the heroic tradition of the VPA in the past struggle for national liberation and its building of a regular, elite and modern army to safeguard the country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity at present. Thuan said that implementing the Vietnamese Party and State’s foreign policy, the VPA always wants to consolidate and develop its traditional friendship and … [Read more...] about Founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Algeria
Delegation of Vietnam People’s Navy visits India
Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnam People's Navy (Photo: baodongnai.com.vn) New Delhi (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnamese navy, paid a visit to India from December 4 to 8. The visit was made at the invitation of Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. While in New Delhi, Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam and Admiral Sunil Lanba exchanged information on cooperation between the navies of Vietnam and India over the years, and directions for future partnership in such spheres as personnel training and technical maintenance. They proposed other fields for naval cooperation. Earlier, the Vietnamese delegation laid a floral wreath at India Gate – the monument for Indian fallen soldiers. During the trip, the delegation also visited several naval units, submarines and warships of the Indian Navy in Mumbai city, Maharashtra state. The visit aimed … [Read more...] about Delegation of Vietnam People’s Navy visits India