Uzbekistan receives Vietnamese “Emergency Area” contingent to Army Games 2022

A flag-hoisting ceremony solemnly held, marking Vietnam’s official participation in the “Emergency Area” content within the Army Games 2022

A flag-hoisting ceremony was held solemnly, marking Vietnam’s official participation in the “Emergency Area” content within the Army Games 2022.

This is the fourth time that the Chemical Corps has been tasked by the Ministry of National Defense with selecting and training troops to compete in the content.

Speaking at the event, Colonel Ismatov Ikromjon, Chief of Uzbekistan’s Force against Weapons of Mass Destruction, lauded the Vietnamese Defense Ministry’s efforts in overcoming challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to join the event.

The Vietnamese “Emergency Area” contingent

Colonel Ismatov Ikromjon emphasized that Army Games is a good chance for participating teams and militaries demonstrate their will power and exchange and acquire military skills. The event is also a golden opportunity to foster cooperation among participating militaries in general and between Vietnam and Uzbekistan in particular.

During the welcoming ceremony, various etiquettes imbued with national tradition were held for participating delegations, including the Vietnamese contingent.

Right after the welcoming ceremony, the “Emergency Area” contingent of the Vietnam People’s Army started two-week quarantine period.

Various etiquettes imbued with national tradition held

After completing the quarantine period, the team will get used to the training ground, weapons, and equipment before the competition.

Reported by Manh Cuong (from Samarkand, Uzbekistan)

Translated by Tran Hoai