Defence Minister Phan Van Giang attends Russia’s Army 2023
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, participated in the opening ceremony of the international military-technical forum (Army 2023) in Moscow on August 14.
Vietnamese and international audiences are cheering for the tank team of Vietnam at the Army Games 2022. (File Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation, led by Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, participated in the opening ceremony of the international military-technical forum (Army 2023) in Moscow on August 14.
On the occasion, Giang visited several booths of participating countries, including Vietnam. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Nguyen Van Nghia met and worked with foreign partners.
Army is an annual exhibition and forum held by the Russian Ministry of Defence since 2015, attracting numerous countries, enterprises, and organisations to participate and showcase defence products. One of the world's largest international exhibitions of arms and military equipment, it includes the display of advanced products; live demonstrations of weapons and technical equipment, and scientific workshops on military technology and defence industry applications.
Its 2023 edition attracts the participation of delegations from nearly 60 countries; 1,500 Russian companies; and 85 foreign firms.
Vietnam has participated in the event since 2018, with the General Department of Defence Industry and Military Industry-Telecoms Group of Vietnam displaying 240 products this year.
Earlier on the same day, the delegation laid a wreath at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow and visited the Vietnamese Embassy./.
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Be Xuan Truong, is attending the annual Military-Technical Forum (Army-2019), which runs in Kubinka city in Moscow suburbs from June 25 to 30.
A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), led by Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Ngo Minh Tien, on August 20 left for the International Army Games 2020 and the International Military-Technical Forum (ARMY-2020) in Russia.
A high-ranking delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) led by Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the VPA, visited Alabino training ground in Moscow, Russia, and encouraged Vietnamese officers and soldiers joining the ongoing International Army Games 2021.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang held talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Moscow on December 1 within the framework of the official visit to Russia by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc from November 20 to December 2.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Vietnamese and international audiences are cheering for the tank team of Vietnam at the Army Games 2022. (File Photo: VNA) 
