The course aims to introduce the country, people, history and culture of Viet Nam, the traditions of the Viet Nam People’s Army, the defense viewpoint and policy of the Party and State, and achievements in national construction and defense. Through exchanges and experience sharing, the course also helps enhance mutual understanding, consolidate trust and promote friendship among the militaries of participating countries.
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Delegates attend the opening ceremony of the course. |
Delivering the opening remarks, Senior Lieutenant General, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Tran Viet Khoa, Director of the academy, emphasized that amidst rapid and complex developments in the world and region, with security challenges becoming increasingly intertwined, peace, stability, cooperation and development remain the common aspiration, fundamental interest and shared responsibility of all nations.
He highly valued the bridging role of military attachés in promoting defense relations on the basis of respect for independence, sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit.
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Senior Lieutenant General, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Tran Viet Khoa delivers the opening remarks. |
The director affirmed that Viet Nam consistently pursues a defense policy of peace and self-defense, persistently advocates settling disagreements by peaceful means in accordance with international law, and pro-actively promotes defense cooperation to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for national construction and defense.
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Trainees participate in the course. |
He asked the organizing panel to make thorough preparations to ensure that the course is practical and effective, and urged instructors to closely combine theory with practice while giving priority to dialogue and experience sharing. He encouraged trainees to actively study, exchange views, respect differences and foster friendship throughout the course.
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Leaders of the National Defense Academy, instructors and trainees in a joint photo. |
The course is expected to contribute to promoting substantive and effective defense cooperation between Viet Nam and other countries, thereby contributing to peace, stability and sustainable development.
Translated by Minh Anh