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The ten-day festival attracted the participation of around 1,900 athletes, coaches, referees and supporting personnel from 29 units in the whole region. Athletes will compete in various sport events, including combined military sports, “Strong soldiers,” military swimming, hurdle race, unarmed martial arts, volleyball, men’ and women’s table tennis, cross-country race, badminton and tennis. At the opening ceremony Addressing the opening ceremony, General San affirmed that over the past years, together with fulfilling training and combat readiness missions and unit building, Military Region 3’s units have paid attention to physical training and sports movement, contributing to raising physical fitness and combat readiness capabilities of the armed forces. He said that the festival is an important opportunity for the military region’s leadership to evaluate physical training and sports movement of its affiliated units and find the best … [Read more...] about Military Region 3 hosts defense sports festival

The visit to Japan of General Ngo Xuan Lich and his entourage is part of activities in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations. Starting off the talks with Japanese Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori, the Vietnamese top defense official stressed, “I believe that the results of the visit this time will actively contribute to cementing the friendly relationship and mutual understanding between the two peoples and militaries of Vietnam and Japan, helping develop the bilateral defense relations in both scale and scope with practical results and effectiveness, for peace and stability of both countries, the region and beyond.” The two sides at the talks  For his part, the host welcomed the guest to Japan and revealed that Japan wishes to further boost defense cooperation and exchange with Vietnam. The two defense ministers expressed joy over the fine development of the cooperation over the past time, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan sign joint vision statement on defense relations

At the reception, General Giang held that the Vietnamese people would always treasure the support of the Mongolian people for their struggle for independence and freedom. Since the establishment of the diplomatic ties, the two countries have increasingly expanded their relationships in various walks of life, including defense cooperation. The host stressed that the two countries’ defense ministries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral defense ties in 2013, thus he hoped the two militaries will continue to accelerate defense cooperation in line with their potential in such areas as personnel training, defense industry, military medicine, logistics and UN peacekeeping operations. Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang (R) meets with Lieutenant General Dulamsuren Davaa, Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces. For his part, Lieutenant General Dulamsuren Davaa thanked the host for the warm welcome and hoped that the … [Read more...] about Defense leaders receives international guests