The opening ceremony was held on June 14, chaired by Purevdori B., Deputy Speaker of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. Senior leaders from the Mongolian Ministry of Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, and representatives from the 24 participating countries attended the event.
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An overview of the opening ceremony of the Khaan Quest 2025 Exercise |
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Nguyen Tuan Thanh and Senior Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), were among the attendees.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Purevdori B. emphasized that although countries around the world are making efforts to resolve conflicts and maintain peace through political and diplomatic means, the current global security environment remains increasingly complex and unpredictable. In this context, the spirit of solidarity, shared responsibility, and commitment to peace among nations becomes critically important.
The Khaan Quest exercise serves as a practical platform to enhance international cooperation in peace support operations, fostering trust and mutual understanding among countries. With its growing scale, expanded content, and increasing number of participants each year, the exercise has made tangible contributions to global peace efforts.
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Representatives from participating countries at the opening ceremony |
While in Mongolia, Senior Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh and the delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense held meetings with relevant Mongolian agencies, including the International Cooperation Department, the Department of Support for Peacekeeping Operations and International Military Cooperation, and the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
Officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army are actively participating in various components of the exercise. Colonel Tran Van Giang, Deputy Commander of the VNDPKO Training Center, is taking part in the staff and command exercise, while Senior Captain Sa Minh Ngoc, an officer from the Field Work Office, is involved in activities focused on capacity-building for women, peace, and security.
Translated by Chung Anh