Defense delegations from Azerbaijan, Russia, and Belarus visit Vietnam Military History Museum

The monument dedicated to Soviet military advisors, standing 4.2 meters tall, features three figures: Two Soviet advisors providing guidance on missile and aircraft-related techniques and tactics, and a Vietnamese pilot attentively learning instructions. The background illustrates missile and aircraft trajectories, symbolizing the modern weaponry and equipment provided by the Soviet Union, which contributed significantly to Vietnam’s resounding victories during the resistance war.

An inscription at the base of the monument reads: “During 30 years of struggle for national salvation and reunification (1945–1975), the Soviet Union provided timely and effective material, spiritual, and military support, sending military advisors to help Vietnam achieve victory in its resistance war against the U.S. imperialists. The Vietnam - Soviet Union friendship and solidarity was an important factor in strengthening peace and promoting stable development in the region and the world.”

Vietnam always treasures and remains grateful for the tremendous support of international friends. The country attaches great importance to preserving, consolidating, and developing its friendship with brotherly nations and international partners, for a world of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

Over the decades, the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union and present Russian Federation has been continuously consolidated. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s relations with members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, including Azerbaijan and Belarus, have also been further promoted and strengthened.

Below are photos of the delegations' visits.

The delegation of Azerbaijan laying wreaths at the monument honoring Soviet military advisors

Defense Minister of Azerbaijan Sr. Lt. Gen. Zakir Hasanov visits the Vietnam Military History Museum.

The Russian delegation, led by Colonel General Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, paying tribute to Soviet military advisors

A view of the event

Colonel General Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin talking with the museum's representative

Vietnamese and Russian delegates in a joint photo

Members of the Russian contingents participating in the freshly-ended parade join the event.

The Belarusian delegation headed by Major General Kasinski Leanid Viktorovich, Assistant to the Minister of Defense for Ideological Work and Chief of the Main Directorate for Ideological Work, paying tribute to late advisors

The delegation visits the Vietnam Military History Museum.

Translated by Mai Huong