[In Pictures] Ceremony to mark 80th founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army
A grand ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22) was held in Hanoi, on December 20.
General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at the ceremony.
Leaders and former leaders of the Party and State attend the ceremony.
General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, delivers a commemorative speech.
Delegates attending the ceremony.
Delegates attending the ceremony.
Leaders and former leaders of the Party and State attending the ceremony.
Representative of Vietnamese veterans, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Phiet, Hero of the People's Armed Forces, speaking.
Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Tuan Dung, Assistant to the Technical and Technology Department, Factory Z131, General Department of Defense Industry, speaking at the ceremony.
General Secretary To Lam pinning the Ho Chi Minh Medal on the Military Flag.
General Secretary To Lam presenting the Ho Chi Minh Medal to the Vietnam People's Army.
General Secretary To Lam presenting the Ho Chi Minh Medal to the Vietnam People's Army.