Vietnam People’s Army founding anniversary marked abroad

The 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 25th anniversary of the All-People’s Defense Festive Day were celebrated in Cuba, Mozambique, and the Czech Republic on December 22.
The 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 25th anniversary of the All-People’s Defense Festive Day were celebrated in Cuba, Mozambique, and the Czech Republic on December 22.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Duong Minh highlighted the remarkable contributions of the VPA during the cause of the national independence, reunification, and development.

The army has expanded its friendship and cooperation with global partners on the grounds of respecting the respective independence and sovereignty for peace, stability, and development.

Meanwhile, the Vietnamese Embassy to Mozambique launched a programme to raise money for the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Fund.

Vietnamese veterans gathered at the first congress in Prague, the Czech Republic, to celebrate the events.

Vietnam has established defence ties with nearly 70 countries across the world and opened defence attaché offices in 31 countries.-VNA

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