Int’l military delegations visit national achievement exhibition
The Ministry of National Defense invited foreign forces to join the National Day (September 2) parade, highlighting solidarity and friendship with traditional partners.
THE HANOITIMES — Russian, Lao and Cambodia military delegations on August 31 toured the national exhibition “80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness” at the Vietnam Exposition Center in Hanoi’s Dong Anh Commune.
Members of the Russian Armed Forces delegation enter the outdoor display area of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense. Photos: Quan Doi Nhan Dan Newspaper
The activity was part of their agenda while participating in the grand parade that commemorates the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day on September 2.
The three delegations visited the outdoor display area organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense, a special highlight of the major exhibition.
Visitors at the national exhibition, especially the Vietnamese, were delighted to see the three military delegations.
Many of them took the chance to take photos with them, showcasing the love and respect of the Vietnamese people to foreign friends.
Covering nearly 23,600 square meters under the theme “The Sword and the Shield,” the display showcases a wide range of military equipment, including the Scud-B surface-to-surface missile, the upgraded S-125-VT surface-to-air missile system, and the "made in Vietnam" Truong Son missile complex.
The Lao and Cambodian military units on April 30, 2025 joined the parade in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification.
The 33-member Russian delegation poses for photos with Vietnamese visitors.
The presence of the Russian Armed Forces draws significant attention from exhibition attendees.
The 120-member Lao People’s Army delegation visits the exhibition.
Lieutenant Soutthanone of the Lao delegation takes a photo with local visitors. He expresses admiration for the modern weapons and equipment of the Vietnam People’s Army displayed in an impressive setting that reflects its combat strength and modernization.
Members of the Royal Cambodian Army delegation at the exhibition.
