The event has gathered 343 delegates from 91 member nations and three observer countries, with the aims of assessing the CISM organization's activities in 2018, discussing orientations for its activities in the coming time, and offering opportunities for delegates to exchange their experiences, thus contributing to enhancing solidarity, friendship, and cooperation among militaries in the world.
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Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong addressing the event |
Within the framework of the 74th CISM General Assembly and Congress, which lasts till April 28, there will be friendly football matches and fact-finding tours to some relic sites and historical monuments in Ho Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong stressed that, as the host of the 74th CISM General Assembly and Congress, the Vietnam People's Army has made all preparations for a successful meeting. He hoped that this event would contribute to strengthening the solidarity, friendship, and cooperation through sports among the countries’ armed forces in the region and the world.
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Delegates in a joint photo |
This is also an occasion for participating delegates to learn more about the country as well as Vietnamese history, culture, people and military, he added.
Addressing the event, Colonel Herve Piccirillo, CISM President, appreciated Vietnam’s thorough preparations for the event, hoping that through the meetings, participants will discuss and propose solutions and initiatives to overcome challenges, and to improve the position and value of the international military sports event and CISM organization in the world.
Translated by Lam Anh