The Chinese officer made the emphasis at the reception held for him by Deputy Minister of National Defense of Vietnam Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien on December 25 at the Vietnamese MND’s headquarters.

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An overview of the reception

At the event, Gen. Chien highly appreciated the attendance of the Chinese military delegation at the ceremony to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 35th Whole-People Defense Festive Day, the Chinese MND’s sending of its military art troupe to participate in and perform during the Military Music Exchange 2024, and the sending of China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) to display products at the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024.

The host also praised the coordination of the Chinese Defense Attaché Office in Vietnam with the Vietnamese side to prepare for the aforementioned working programs. According to Gen. Chien, this demonstrated the Chinese side’s support to Vietnam-hosted activities, contributing to the success of these events.

The Vietnamese defense leader expressed delight at the attention, support and participation of the two defense ministries in each side’s events.

At the meeting, the host and guest also discussed the preparation, contents, and program for the ninth Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange next year. On behalf of Vietnamese Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang, Gen. Chien, via the Chinese ambassador, invited Chinese Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun to pay an official visit to Vietnam in 2025.

Congratulating the Vietnamese MND on its successful organization of the aforementioned anniversaries and the Expo, Senior Colonel Jiangbo expressed his impression with art performances and showcased modern weapons and equipment during the events. He affirmed to coordinate with relevant agencies from Vietnam to ensure the ninth edition of the border defense friendship exchange a success.

Translated by Mai Huong