The 24th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (ARRM-24) concluded successfully at the Mieu Mon National Training Centre in Hanoi on November 28 after ten days of competition.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Quoc Khanh, deputy chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, said the event contributed to the friendship, solidarity and mutual understanding among ASEAN armies.

It also offered a chance for the regional armies to show their determination to strongly boost collaboration in protecting the development and sustainable development of their countries and the region as a whole, he added.

Also at the ceremony, the ASEAN army commanders presented the ARRM-24 Cup to shooters with excellent performances during the event.

The Vietnamese army team won nine medals, including one gold, two silvers and six bronzes.-VNA