Commando combat martial arts demonstrations will be a highlight of the force’s activities during the opening ceremony of the expo on December 10. Following a warm-up performance, the troops will demonstrate a series of martial arts routines, including unarmed combat techniques, armed techniques, and mixed martial arts.
In addition, throughout the expo from December 10 to 13, the Commando Force will organize demonstrations and interactive activities, giving visitors and the public opportunities to experience various commando skills.
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The commando force rehearses its performances for the inspection. |
During the inspection, the commando force, comprising 2,345 personnel, rehearsed its opening ceremony performances in accordance with the approved script and within the allocated time for the welcome program.
In his concluding remarks, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao commended the Commando Corps for its serious approach to the assigned tasks, pro-active planning, and thorough preparations of personnel and logistical support for training and demonstrations at the expo. He praised the officers and soldiers for their strong determination, active training, and efforts to overcome difficulties in fulfilling their mission.
He emphasized that the commando force’s demonstrations at the expo were not only routine performances, but also an important political task aimed at showcasing the capabilities of one of the most elite forces of the Viet Nam People’s Army to the Vietnamese public and international friends. The performances will also demonstrate the force’s organizational and command capabilities, coordination, discipline, bravery, and determination.
He called on the Party Committee and Command of the Commando Corps to continue closely directing preparations, mobilizing the necessary personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure the highest standards of training and performances at the expo.
All participants of the Commando Corps were urged to heighten their sense of responsibility and determination, working alongside the whole military to ensure the success of the expo, convey a message of peace to international friends, and affirm the Viet Nam People’s Army’s capabilities in safeguarding the Fatherland.
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Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao presents gifts to encourage commando troops participating in the inspection. |
* At a meeting of the organizing committee of the expo, the committee reported that, as of November 9, 255 organizations and companies from 37 countries had registered to exhibit, with 17 national pavilions expected at the event.
As of November 8, the organizers had also received confirmations from 61 delegations representing 37 countries, including eight ministerial-level delegations, three delegations led by chiefs of general staff, and 10 deputy ministerial-level delegations.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao commended the Commando Corps and the Commando Officer Candidate School for successfully completing their assigned tasks during the inspection and effectively organizing training and rehearsals for the expo.
He also stressed that reception, organizational, and logistical arrangements must ensure safety and thoroughness, while relevant agencies and units should make careful preparations for the preliminary and final rehearsals ahead of the expo.
Translated by Quynh Oanh