(Bqp.vn) - The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 took place on December 19 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi. This was the second time Vietnam has organised the expo, following the inaugural event in 2022. It was one of the key events celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the event.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspecting the Guard of Honor of the VPA.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with the defence leaders.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaking at the event.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 carries the message of peace, cooperation and development; affirming that Vietnam is a peace lover that values friendship, righteousness and fairness in international relations. He underscored that Vietnam has remained steadfast in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, as well as being a trustworthy friend and partner of all nations and a proactive and responsible member of the international community.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event.
Vietnam is proactively expanding defence diplomacy and collaboration aims at bolstering friendship and mutual understanding, building confidence, and settling security and safety issues with global peers to prevent conflicts and wars in accordance with basic principles of international law, contributing to peace, prosperity, and cooperation for common development in the region and the world, he stated.
A squadron of Su-30MK2 fighter jets performing an impressive air show at the opening ceremony.
During the opening ceremony.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that Vietnam is developing a revolutionary, professional, elite and modern armed forces, with defence capabilities strong enough to protect and safeguard the nation from early and afar. The country is pursuing a self-reliant and internationally integrated defence industry development strategy, with priority given to the research, development and application of advanced technology into the defence industry. This approach aims to enhance both defence capabilities and economic development, serving both strategic national interests and the people’s needs.
Delegates at the event.
The expo is the affirmation for Vietnam’s role and contributions to the international defence cooperation, noting that it stands as a symbol of trust, respect, and goodwill among nations striving for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world. Additionally, the event also demonstrates the meaningful support and sentiment from international friends towards Vietnam as well as its people and army - a heroic military force of a heroic nation that consistently demonstrates sincerity, trustworthiness, and responsibility in international relations, he said.
Commando forces performing combat techniques.
Canine forces performing at the opening ceremony.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that the exhibition serves as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and welcome international friends, sharing Vietnamese culture, arts, and cuisine while introducing the land and people of Vietnam.
