On hearing the two contingents’ report on their preparation and results in the first competition day, General Tien applauded them for their great efforts, activeness, overcoming difficulties, and pro-active practice.

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Senior Lieutenant General Ngo Minh Tien inquires after the Tank Contingent.
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General Tien visits the booth of the Army of Culture Contingent.
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General Tien presents gifts to the Army of Culture Contingent

The deputy chief of the General Staff asked the two contingents in particular, and contingents of the VPA in general to continue to check and make thorough preparations for the competitions during the Army Games 2022 in Russia and other host countries, ensure safety, and observe the organizers’ regulations.

General Tien wished the contingents good health. He hoped that they would have the best spirit, promote solidarity, show high determination and responsibility during the games.

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The defense leader in a joint photo with the two contingents

Earlier the same day, General Tien and the VPA delegation laid wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Monument in Moscow. The delegation was joined by Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi and other embassy staff.

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General Tien and the VPA delegation lay wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Monument in Moscow.

As planned, apart from taking part in the opening ceremony of Army Games 2022 at Patriot Park in the outskirts of Moscow, the VPA delegation will attend the International Military-Technical Forum (Army-2022) and the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security.

Reported by Vu Hung from Moscow, Russia

Translated by Mai Huong