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
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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
Vietnam People’s Army delegation visits Thailand
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defence Minister (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) led by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the VPA General Staff and Deputy Defence Minister is paying an official visit to Thailand from November 22-25. The visit is made at the invitation of General Ponpipaat Benyasri, Chief of the Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. During the visit, the two sides will focus on reviewing their cooperation over the past time and discussing measures to foster defence ties between the two nations in a more effective and practical manner, contributing to consolidating and developing the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership. The defence cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand over the past years has grown strongly with practical outcomes, especially in delegation exchange, personnel training, air and naval … [Read more...] about Vietnam People’s Army delegation visits Thailand
Vietnam People’s Army officers presented with Lao medals
Senior Lieutenant General Chansamone Chanyalath presents Lao State medals to outstanding individuals. (Photo: VNA)They are the ones who had made important contribution to reinforcing and increasing the traditional relationship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two armies. Over the past years, the two armies and peoples have given mutual support in all areas. In particular, in the Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017, the two armies organized diverse activities to mark the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and the 40th year of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, contributing to educating the younger generation about the traditional solidarity, friendship and cooperation. Additionally, defence cooperation has continued to be reinforced, being an important pillar in the two countries’ special solidarity, which helps maintain the peaceful environment and political and social solidarity; and defeat … [Read more...] about Vietnam People’s Army officers presented with Lao medals