November 08, 2025 | 22:45 (GMT+7)
All preparations completed for VINBAX 2025 in Vietnam
PANO – On November 7, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), Deputy Head of the Inter-sectoral Working Group, and Deputy Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s Steering Committee for Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, led a delegation to inspect the preparation for the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX 2025).
The exercise on U.N. peacekeeping operations is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 27 at National Military Training Center No. 4.
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Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan speaking during the inspection |
At the training ground of Battalion 31 under Brigade 28 of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan examined the simulation system, force deployment areas, and coordination plans for the scenario-based drills. The Deputy Chief of the General Staff requested the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations to closely coordinate with relevant agencies to develop a realistic training ground replicating the actual mission environment, and to ensure the adequacy of facilities and equipment for the exercise.
Inspecting the grandstand for the opening ceremony, lecture halls, and reception area for international guests at the National Military Training Center No.4, Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan emphasized the need to carefully prepare classrooms, functional rooms, and maintain smooth communications. He also requested that procedures, decoration, logistics, and security work be implemented in accordance with regulations, ensuring formality, safety, and efficiency. Relevant agencies and units were urged to closely coordinate and complete all preparations to ensure the success of VINBAX 2025, thereby strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding between the armed forces of Vietnam and India in U.N. peacekeeping operations.
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Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan and the delegation inspect the simulated training area for the exercise. |
VINBAX is a practical and effective cooperation activity between the militaries of Vietnam and India in recent years. The annual bilateral exercise on U.N. peacekeeping operations, held alternately in each country, reflects the growing political trust and the substantive, efficient bilateral defense cooperation between the two sides. It also demonstrates both militaries’ commitment to contributing to the U.N. peacekeeping operations.
Within the framework of VINBAX 2025, various activities will be held, including theoretical training on U.N. peacekeeping operations, professional skill training, exercises, sports competitions, military history studies, and cultural tours.
Translated by Song Anh