Accompanying the Bulgarian delegation was Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his entourage tour the Vietnam Military History Museum. |
They were introduced to six display themes that illuminated pivotal chapters in Vietnam's history, from the early days of nation-building and defense, the protection of national independence (939–1858); the fight against French colonialism for national independence (1858–1945), the resistance war against French colonialists (1945–1954); the anti-U.S. resistance war (1954–1975); to the national construction and defense (1975–2024).
President Radev marked the occasion by penning a heartfelt entry in the museum's guestbook. In a gesture of goodwill, Col. Le Vu Huy, Director of the museum, presented the Bulgarian leader with a souvenir.
The Vietnam Military History Museum, established on July 17, 1956, is one of the six national-level museums and the first of its kind within the military museum system.
Following a major upgrade in 2019 funded by the Ministry of National Defense, the museum now boasts a state-of-the-art facility in Tay Mo and Dai Mo wards, Nam Tu Liem district. With a contemporary design and modern projection technologies, the museum offers visitors an immersive journey through Vietnam's military history.
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev writes in the museum's guest book. |
Spanning four above-ground floors and one basement, the museum covers a sprawling 64,640 sq.m and houses tens of thousands of artifacts.
Rumen Radev's visit is the first to Vietnam by a Bulgarian President after 11 years, which comes at a time when both nations prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties on February 8, 2025 with an aim to bolster their traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation.
Source: VNA