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
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