The event was attended by Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) cum Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San, Deputy Chief of the VPA’s General Department of Political Affairs Senior Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet.
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General Phan Van Giang and delegates during the event |
Director of the General Department of Logistics Lieutenant General Tran Duy Giang, its Political Commissar Lieutenant General Do Van Thien, and leaders of the unit were also present at the event.
The program was broadcast live on the Vietnam National Defense television channel and a number of television channels of provinces, cities and social media platforms.
The art performance featured the logistics supplies during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign via stories and artistic works.
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General Phan Van Giang and delegates present flowers to the organizing panel of the program. |
Via documentaries and exchanges with historical witnesses, such as Major General, Hero of People’s Armed Forces, and former Deputy Director of the Military Medical Academy Nguyen Tu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Military History Institute Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Sau, the program helped participants look back upon the victory of wisdom, strong will, and patriotism of the military and people, including the important contribution of the logistics sector to the global shaking victory of Dien Bien Phu.
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Some images during the art performance |
The success of logistics task during the Dien Bien Phu Victory has brought valuable lessons to the building of the all-people’s defense posture and potential. Experience from the campaign has been preserved, promoted, and developed in the current context.
During the program, in addition to exchanges with distinguished guests, participants also enjoyed many impressive art performances, featuring the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Translated by Chung Anh