THE HANOI TIMES — Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense, General Phan Van Giang, attended a rehearsal for the upcoming military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification.
The training event, which took place on March 25 at the National Military Training Center 4 in My Duc District, Hanoi, marked a significant milestone in the lead-up to the anniversary celebrations.

General Giang expressed his gratitude and admiration for the dedication and efforts of the officers and soldiers participating in the parade. Notably, he mentioned that foreign military forces who had once fought alongside Vietnam in the resistance war also wished to join the celebrations. Photo: laodong.vn






He further emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring the quality of meals, and taking good care of the health and well-being of all officers and soldiers involved in the parade. Photo: laodong.vn
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