Founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Venezuela

Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Venezuela Senior Colonel Vu The Trung speaks at the event.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Venezuela Senior Colonel Vu The Trung reviewed President Ho Chi Minh's Directive on the establishment of the Vietnam Propaganda and Liberation Armed Team on December 22, 1944 in Cao Bang province - the first regular unit of the revolutionary armed forces and predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army.

He also recalled glorious victories and brilliant milestones in the struggle for independence and national reunification, including the historic Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954 and the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975.

Trung stressed that the Vietnam People's Army has made important contributions to the country's development achievements during the 35 years of the Doi moi (renewal) process.

On behalf of the Venezuelan Ministry of Defense, Senior Lieutenant General Pascualino Angiolillo Fernández expressed his admiration for the unyielding and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese military and people in the two resistance wars.

Source: VNA