On the morning of December 19, in Hanoi , the Ministry of National Defense held the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024.
The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh; General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, along with many leaders of central ministries, departments and agencies and international guests.
Vietnam understands and appreciates the value of friendship for peace.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 has special significance, being an outstanding international event with a message of peace, cooperation, and mutual development, contributing to promoting foreign affairs and defense cooperation in all fields; for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits the exhibition area of the air defense missile complex improved by Vietnam.
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The Prime Minister emphasized that Vietnam is a peace-loving country, valuing righteousness, love and justice in international cooperation. Vietnam consistently implements a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, being a good friend and a reliable partner with all countries and an active and responsible member of the international community. Vietnam proactively promotes foreign affairs and defence cooperation, aiming to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding, demonstrate sincerity and build trust, jointly resolve common security and safety challenges, prevent conflicts and prevent wars, in accordance with the basic principles of international law , contributing to peace, cooperation and common development in the region and the world. Having experienced much pain, sacrifice and loss due to war, Vietnam understands and cherishes the value of friendship, for peace, cooperation and development. "Vietnam is steadfast in its "four no's" defense policy: not participating in military alliances, not allying with one country to fight another, not allowing foreign countries to set up military bases or use its territory to fight against other countries, not using force or threatening to use force in international relations," Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed. The head of the Government informed that Vietnam advocates building a revolutionary, disciplined, elite, and modern army; building a strong enough defense potential to enhance the country's self-defense and protection capabilities early, from afar, from the starting point. "Vietnam is strategically oriented towards developing a proactive, self-reliant, self-reliant, dual-use, modern, and internationally integrated defense industry; prioritizing research, development, and application of advanced science and technology in the defense industry to optimize dual-use, both enhancing defense potential and developing the economy, serving the country's strategic interests and the practical lives of the people," the Prime Minister emphasized.
Affirming Vietnam's role in international defense cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed that the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is an affirmation of Vietnam's role and contribution in international defense cooperation; a symbol of trust, respect and goodwill for cooperation between countries for a peaceful and prosperous world; a vivid demonstration of the support and meaningful affection of international friends for the country, people and army of Vietnam - a heroic army that always shows sincerity and responsibility towards international friends.
Prime Minister listens to introduction of UAV produced by Vietnam General Department of Defense Industry
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With the participation of many international delegations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that it is the prestige and brand in organizing defense exhibitions of Vietnam. This is an opportunity for all of us to strengthen our relationships, and also an opportunity for Vietnam to welcome international friends, share culture and art, introduce the country and people of Vietnam - a resilient, peace-loving, hard-working and creative, friendly and hospitable nation. On behalf of the Government of Vietnam, the Prime Minister thanked the international delegations, leading defense industry corporations and corporations and friends from all over the world for gathering here. The Prime Minister believes that the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 will bring many opportunities for exchanges, sharing experiences, exchanging scientific and technological advances, promoting the development of military trade; opening up a promising future of cooperation, in line with the spirit of "peace, friendship, cooperation and development". According to the Ministry of National Defense, the scale of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 has an indoor display area of 15,000 m2 and an outdoor area of more than 20,000 m2. The exhibition displays 68 types of equipment in the Vietnam People's Army's inventory on an area of 10,530 m2. There are 66 international delegations and more than 240 defense industry enterprises from 49 countries participating in the exhibition. In the display area of the Vietnam defense industry, there are many modern weapons, such as suicide and reconnaissance UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) of the General Department of Defense Industry and Viettel Military Industry Group; 3 types of submachine guns being mass-produced by the army to replace AK-47 guns: STV 380, STV 215 and STV 022; XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle...
Opportunity for Vietnam's defense industry to reach out to the world market
In the welcome letter sent to the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, said that inheriting and promoting the spirit of patriotism, the quintessence of the unique military art of the Vietnamese people and the support of international friends; after 80 years of building, fighting and growing, the Vietnam People's Army has continuously grown and developed, always completing all assigned missions. "In the new situation, we continue to promote our core role in building a national defense, taking the lead in responding to non-traditional security challenges; especially in rescue, disaster prevention, and disease response, not only domestically but also in fulfilling noble international responsibilities and obligations," General Phan Van Giang affirmed. According to General Phan Van Giang, the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is an important event, aiming to implement the policy of synchronous, comprehensive, and extensive international integration in all fields; Strengthening defense diplomacy, developing cooperation with all countries. Being a destination connecting enterprises, research units, production units, and users of weapons and equipment with potential partners in the defense sector; promising to bring opportunities for cooperation in export and technology transfer to all parties. Through seminars and bilateral meetings, domestic and foreign defense agencies, units, and enterprises will enhance mutual understanding, consolidate trust, promote substantive cooperation, in accordance with the needs and capabilities of each party; contributing to building global peace and stability. Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of Defense, said that the exhibition will strengthen international cooperation in the defense industry, share experiences, receive and transfer technology, grasp advanced technological trends in the world so that we can research, design, and manufacture weapons and technical equipment to meet the requirements of military and defense missions in the new situation. The exhibition also promotes and introduces Vietnam's defense industry, promotes trade, seeks partners and potential markets to participate in the production of defense industry products to reach the world market.
From left: US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, Commander Samuel Paparo and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah Royal at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024
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US impressed by Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, expressed his impression that the exhibition was very professionally organized. "Today, we are here bringing equipment, weapons, and personnel to represent the US participation in the event," said Mr. Paparo. In this year's exhibition, the US brought A-10 Thunderbolt II military aircraft and C-130J transport aircraft to display. In addition, US defense companies also attended the event in large numbers. Permanent Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah Royal emphasized that the strong presence, with an unprecedented scale at the exhibition, clearly demonstrates the US's commitment and strong support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam in general, and the modernization efforts of the Vietnam People's Army in particular. Maximizing the opportunities that equipment brings Mr. Mark Lancaster, Special Envoy for Defence and Security of the UK Government, is delighted to have the opportunity to attend the Vietnam International Defence Exhibition 2024. "We have carefully studied Vietnam's Defence White Paper , which clearly states Vietnam's desire to modernise its armed forces by 2030. Vietnam has also made clear its desire to diversify its defence industry partnerships and the UK is committed to supporting both of these initiatives," said Mr. Lancaster. Regarding the plan to support Vietnam in modernising its military, Special Envoy Lancaster said that the UK believes that to realise a true defence modernisation process, three factors are needed: equipment, policy and training. Therefore, the UK Government is delighted to be able to work with the UK defence industry to help Vietnam develop advanced capabilities to support its modernisation goals. Promoting defense cooperation between the parties Rosoboronexport (Russia) displayed Russia's latest achievements in the field of defense and security at this exhibition. Rosoboronexport General Director Alexander Mikheev said that Rosoboronexport always provides Vietnam with the most advanced, reliable and effective defense products to equip the army and security forces. Rosoboronexport introduced the Typhoon-K multi-purpose armored vehicle integrated with the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system, the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle with additional protection and the Rubezh-ME coastal missile complex. The exhibition is an opportunity to promote defense cooperation between the parties. Sharing more about this, Mr. Fukawa Hideki, advisor to the Defense Equipment, Technology and Logistics Cooperation Agency under the Ministry of Defense of Japan (ATLA), said that this is the second time this agency and Japanese companies have attended the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition. "ATLA and Japanese companies participated in the 2022 Defense Exhibition for the first time. Then, in 2023, Japan successfully transferred pre-corrosion treatment technology to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense," Mr. Hideki shared.
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