80th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army marked in Russia
Wednesday, 11/12/2024 11:57 (GMT+7)
The Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow, Russia has held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).
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| Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi speaking at the event (Photo: VNA) |
At the event held on December 10, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi recalled the history of the VPA as well as its glorious victories over the past 80 years, while affirming the army and people Vietnam will never forget the heartfelt assistance from the former Soviet Union and Russia today.
Lieut. Gen. Aleksandr Kshimovsky, Head of Russia's Main Department of International Military Cooperation, emphasized the enduring support Russia has extended to Vietnam, a tradition from the Soviet era.
He highly appreciated Vietnam as a reliable partner of Russia in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region in general. Military and technical cooperation with Vietnam is crucial for enhancing its defence capabilities, especially amid current global complexities, he said./.
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