Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff and head of the organizing panel, presided over the rehearsal.

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Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia speaks at the event.

During the rehearsal, participating forces conducted the flag-raising ceremony, artistic performances, joint music programs, individual performances on stage, and performances during street parade by the military bands.

Speaking at the event, Gen. Nghia emphasized the significance of the exchange, themed "Music Connecting Friendship." He said that the event’s purpose is to popularize the image of Vietnam, its people, and military to the militaries of ASEAN countries and international friends. It also seeks to enhance cooperation among the militaries in the region, based on the principles of equality, solidarity, and mutual understanding.

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Performances of forces joining the exchange program

Acknowledging and commending the participating forces’ training results and performances, the deputy chief of the General Staff called on relevant agencies, units, and forces to demonstrate greater determination, overcome all challenges, and seriously reflect on daily training to achieve the best results. He urged meticulous preparation for the final rehearsal to successfully fulfill the assigned tasks, contributing to the overall success of the exchange program.

Translated by Tran Hoai