Recalling the heroic milestones of the VPA, Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My said that on December 22, 1944, following the directive of President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnam Dissemination and Liberation Armed Team - the predecessor of today's Vietnam People's Army, was established with an initial strength of 34 soldiers.
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Delegates attend the Venezuela seminar. |
Inheriting and promoting the spirit of patriotism, and the quintessence of the unique military art of the Vietnamese people, and thanks to the support of international friends, the military has continuously developed over the past 80 years, always showing the mettle of a revolutionary military, born from the people, fighting for the people, worthy of being a special political force, an absolutely loyal and trustworthy combat force of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, My added.
Speaking at the event, Colonel Richard Ruiz Álvarez, IESEOFANB Deputy Director, expressed his admiration for the great achievements of the Vietnam People's Army in the resistance wars against foreign invaders and in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. Mentioning the VPA’s achievements, he praised the role and contribution of the legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap, an excellent disciple of President Ho Chi Minh and the first commander of the Vietnam Dissemination and Liberation Armed Team. In addition, the general made great contribution to the formation and development of Vietnam's military doctrine, which is the people's war strategy, using justice to defeat brutality.
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Ambassador Vu Trung My (right) presents a gift to Colonel Richard Ruiz Álvarez, IESEOFANB Deputy Director. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela) |
Ambassador My and Senior Colonel Vu The Trung, Vietnam's Defense Attaché in Venezuela, also answered many questions, helping IESEOFANB students better understand the situation in Vietnam, the achievements of the renewal cause, the foreign policy as well as defense policy of Vietnam, and the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Venezuela, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (December 18, 1989 - 2024).
Source: VNA