General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defense, presided over the event.
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General Phan Van Giang and delegates at the event |
Implementing directives from the Central Military Commission and the MND, the General Staff directed units to survey venues, draft plans, and organize forces for the commemorative parade. In total, the military contributed 45 formations, 18 standing and 27 marching, along with 14 formations of military vehicles and artillery, ceremonial artillery units, the Air Force, Navy, and various support forces.
Political and ideological education was emphasized throughout preparations. Officers and soldiers fully understood the significance and historical value of the event, deepening their patriotism and national pride. All personnel volunteered to participate, with 3,427 registering for all three parades (A70, A50, A80). Among them, 164 university students applied for academic deferments to serve in formations. Each individual recognized the honor of taking part in and showed determination to overcome difficulties to complete the mission.
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Defense Minister Phan Van Giang speaking at the event |
During training, the parade sub-committee and commanding officers of units maintained close supervision, offering timely guidance and evaluations; coordinated with central and local media to ensure positive public opinion and extensive coverage on mass media and social networks about training, rehearsals, reviews, and the final performance.
In his address, General Giang praised officers and soldiers for their outstanding achievements, noting that the military and militia and reserve forces contributed to a grand and majestic parade. He highlighted that compared with earlier rehearsals, the official event displayed greater discipline, unity, and spirit. The Defense Minister emphasized that the performance of the forces was highly valued by the Party, State, the people, and international friends. It stood as a living testament to history, creating unforgettable, proud memories. The contributions of these forces spread a strong message of aspiration for independence, freedom, peace, and friendship to the international community while stirring deep pride among citizens and soldiers nationwide.
He also called on the General Staff and relevant agencies to review the formal marching steps prescribed in the drill regulations of the Vietnam People’s Army to ensure greater precision, uniformity, and practicality.
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Outstanding collectives and individuals honored at the event |
At the ceremony, the organizing committee presented certificates of merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in planning, organizing, and participating in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day from the Defense Minister and Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs.
Translated by Tran Hoai