( Bqp.vn ) – Taking place from December 19 to 22, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army and the 35th anniversary of the National Defense Day, with the message "Peace - Cooperation - Development together", the 2nd Vietnam International Defense Exhibition in 2024 has the participation of 66 international delegations and more than 240 defense industry enterprises from 49 countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Vietnam is a peace-loving country, valuing justice, love and reason in international cooperation. Vietnam consistently implements the foreign policy of "independence, self-reliance; multilateralization and diversification of relations; being a good friend, a reliable partner with all countries and an active and responsible member of the international community". Vietnam proactively expands foreign relations and defense cooperation to enhance friendship and mutual understanding, demonstrate sincerity and build trust, jointly address common security and safety challenges, prevent conflicts and prevent wars, in accordance with the basic principles of international law; contributing to peace, prosperity, cooperation and common development of the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates visit the exhibition.
According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, having experienced much pain, sacrifice and loss due to war, Vietnam understands and appreciates the value of friendship, for peace, cooperation and development. Vietnam firmly adheres to the "Four No's" defense policy - "no participation in military alliances; no ally with one country to fight another; no allowing foreign countries to set up military bases or use its territory to fight against other countries; no use of force or threat of force in international relations". Vietnam advocates building a revolutionary, disciplined, elite and modern army; building a strong enough defense potential to enhance the ability to defend and protect the country early, from afar, from the starting point. Vietnam has a strategic orientation to develop 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 national defense potential and developing the economy, serving the country's strategic interests and the practical lives of the people.
Su-30Mk2 fighter jets perform to welcome the exhibition.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is an affirmation of Vietnam's role and contribution to international defense cooperation; a symbol of trust, respect and goodwill for cooperation between countries for a peaceful, stable and prosperous world; a vivid demonstration of the support and meaningful affection of international friends for the country, people and the Vietnam People's Army - the heroic army of a heroic nation, always showing sincerity, trust and responsibility to international friends. This is also an opportunity to strengthen the relationship and an opportunity for Vietnam to welcome and show gratitude to international friends, share culture, art and cuisine; introduce the country and people of Vietnam - a nation that is indomitable and heroic in defending the Fatherland, but also loves peace, is industrious, creative, friendly and hospitable.
On behalf of the Government of Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh respectfully thanked all international delegates, businesses, corporations, military and security industry corporations from various countries for participating in the Exhibition. “You have brought us sincerity, trust and close, effective cooperation with the heroic Vietnam People's Army. We believe that the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 will be a great success, bringing many opportunities for exchanges, sharing experiences, exchanging scientific and technological advances, innovation, digital transformation, promoting the development of military trade; opening up a promising future of cooperation…” – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized.
Scene of the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
In the Welcome Letter to the exhibition, General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense affirmed that inheriting and promoting the spirit of patriotism, the quintessence of 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 developed and grown, always fulfilling all assigned missions. In the new situation, the Vietnam People's Army continues to promote its core role in building a national defense, taking the lead in responding to non-traditional security challenges; especially in rescue, disaster prevention, and response to epidemics, not only domestically but also fulfilling its noble international responsibilities and obligations.
Special Forces perform martial arts at the opening of the exhibition.
General Phan Van Giang affirmed that 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; strengthen defense diplomacy, develop cooperation with all countries. It is a destination connecting enterprises, research units, production units, and users of weapons and equipment with potential partners in the defense field; 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 side; contribute to building global peace and stability in accordance with the spirit - theme of the exhibition "Peace, Friendship, Cooperation for Development". That is also the common goal towards a peaceful world, sustainable development; where nations unite to build a bright future, standing together on the foundation of trust and mutual respect.
Delegates visit the exhibition.
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. At the exhibition, participating businesses will display and introduce combat vehicles, technological solutions, weapons, equipment for the navy, army, air force, cyber warfare and logistics and technical equipment. Many Vietnamese products displayed and introduced at the exhibition are researched and manufactured by agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defense, such as: General Department of Defense Industry, Air Defense - Air Force, Navy, Military Technical Academy, Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, Armored Corps, Chemical Corps, Military Science and Technology Institute, Military Industry - Telecommunications Group (Viettel) and trading and service companies of the Ministry of National Defense. In particular, at the exhibition, visitors will experience 3D mapping technology, model tables of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, Ho Chi Minh Campaign, virtual reality technology (VR) simulating the developments of the stages in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign with the attacks of our Army in Muong Thanh field, bombers at Tan Son Nhat airport, simulation of tanks numbered 843 and 390 entering the Independence Palace in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign...
The Dog Team performs at the opening ceremony.
Also within the framework of the Exhibition, in addition to bilateral contact activities, cultural and artistic performances according to the program, ASEAN Military Music Exchange will take place seminars on the topics: "High-tech weapons and equipment; unmanned equipment - Applications in current and future military operations"; defense industry cooperation, Vietnam and other countries (Vietnam-United Kingdom, Vietnam-United States, Vietnam-Russian Federation, Vietnam-Japan, Vietnam-Korea, Vietnam-India)...
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