During the course, the Cambodian delegation will be briefed on the functions, responsibilities, and legal affairs work of the Viet Nam People’s Army, as well as Viet Nam’s experience in developing its military and defense legislation. The trainees will also study the 2018 Law on National Defense, the 2003 Law on National Borders, and the 2024 Law on the People’s Air Defense.

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Senior Colonel Vu Van Kiem, Deputy Director of the Department of Legal Affairs, delivers the opening remarks.

In his opening remarks, Senior Colonel Vu Van Kiem, Deputy Director of the Department of Legal Affairs, said the training is a practical professional activity aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and sharing experience between the legal forces of the two militaries. He affirmed that bilateral military and defense cooperation has become increasingly substantive and effective, serving as an important pillar of the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Cambodia.

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Delegates attend the course.
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Delegates in a group photo

Senior Colonel Vu Van Kiem stressed that legal affairs play an important role in building a regular, disciplined, and modern military. Key tasks include developing and improving the military and defense legal system, disseminating and educating personnel on law, and inspecting and supervising law enforcement.

With a spirit of sincere, open, and constructive cooperation, the department’s deputy director expressed his belief that the course would be a success, contributing to strengthening the good-neighborly relations, traditional friendship, and comprehensive, long-term and sustainable cooperation between Viet Nam and Cambodia.

Translated by Minh Anh