According to Defence Minister Phan Van Giang, these are exemplary officers and professional military personnel in terms of character, capability, health and physique from the Army Officer Training School No.1 and several other units of the Vietnamese People’s Army.
In a letter sent to the officers and soldiers of the delegation currently training in Moscow, Minister Phan Van Giang stated that this is an opportunity to honour the contributions and great sacrifices of revolutionary soldiers in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people and allied forces against fascism, including Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.
At the same time, it affirms the foreign policy direction of the Vietnamese Party and State and the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Russia.
Minister Giang highly commended the will, effort and determination of the military personnel in the delegation who have overcome all difficulties, quickly adapting to weather conditions to train and prepare for the parade with the highest spirit and morale.
He expressed his hope that the selected officers will excellently fulfil their mission, contributing to enhancing the image of Viet Nam and its people, and demonstrating the strength of the Vietnamese People’s Army and the heroic Vietnamese nation.
