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Defense ministry's delegation pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Tuyen Quang

PANO – On April 29, on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2026), a delegation of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, led by Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs, offered incense and flowers in tribute to fallen soldiers at Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery and paid homage at the Memorial Site for Vi Xuyen Front Martyrs (High Point 468).

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General Staff reviews task performance in April

PANO – On April 29, General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense, chaired the conference reviewing task performance of the General Staff in April 2026 in Hanoi.

Carrying forward historic story of April 30


PANO – Fifty-one years after national reunification, the resonance of the Great Spring Victory of 1975 continues to echo in today’s rhythm of life.
Conference promotes Vietnam Defense Expo 2026

PANO – A conference to promote the Vietnam Defense Expo 2026 was held in Hanoi on April 29.

172nd repatriation ceremony of U.S. servicemen MIA held in Da Nang


PANO – On April 29, in Da Nang City, Vietnam and the United States jointly held the ceremony for the 172nd repatriation of remains of U.S. servicemen missing in action (MIA) during the war in Vietnam.
Gifts presented to policy beneficiary families in Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa

PANO - On April 28, Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) General Nguyen Trong Nghia and a central delegation visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families in Gia Lai province.

People-centered culture shining along the Northwestern frontier


PANO - Over the past decade (2015–2025), the Lao Cai Provincial Border Guard Command has implemented models to support local economic and social development that go beyond mere statistics. These initiatives have fostered a people-centered cultural ethos in border areas.
MND holds course on sampling and digitizing martyrs’ remains information

PANO - On April 28, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) held a training conference on taking samples, handing over, and digitizing information about martyrs’ remains.

Top leader pays tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap, martyrs in Quang Tri


Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, on April 29 paid tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap and fallen soldiers at the Gianh Ferry Terminal Special National Historical Site, and Truong Son National Martyrs’ Cemetery in Quang Tri province on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2026).
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