The event aimed to further strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between the Vietnam People’s Army and the armed forces of other countries, while helping foreign military attachés gain deeper insight into Vietnam’s country, culture, people, and armed forces.
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Major General Vu Thanh Van, Chief of the Department of Foreign Relations, delivers remarks at the meeting. |
Speaking at the meeting, Major General Vu Thanh Van, Chief of the Department of Foreign Relations, welcomed the flourishing defense cooperation between Vietnam and international partners. He thanked foreign defense offices, international organizations, and Ministry of National Defense units for their support. Major General Vu Thanh Van expressed hope for continued solidarity and close coordination to fulfill future missions.
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An overview of the meeting |
He expressed confidence that Vietnam’s defense and military external affairs would succeed in maintaining and strengthening diplomatic ties of Vietnam with the international community.
Commander Park Jeong Hwan, Head of the Foreign Military Attaché Corps and South Korean Defense Attaché to Vietnam, noted that the Lunar New Year is a meaningful time for Vietnamese people, symbolizing new beginnings, reunions, and future hopes.
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Commander Park Jeong Hwan, Head of the Foreign Military Attaché Corps in Vietnam and Defense Attaché of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam, speaks at the event. |
For Vietnam’s friends and partners, the occasion also provides an opportunity to reflect on values that define the country: resilience, unity, and a strong commitment to peace and stability.
Highly appreciating the professionalism and strong sense of responsibility of the Vietnam People’s Army, Commander Park Jeong Hwan affirmed that the VPA has played a historic role in safeguarding Vietnam’s national independence and continues today to make responsible contributions to regional and global security.
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Delegates pose for a group photo at the event. |
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A cultural performance at the event |
He emphasized that cooperation between foreign defense and military representative offices and the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam is built on a foundation of mutual respect and a shared vision for peace.
Translated by Trung Thanh