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Foreign military contingents march in Vietnam’s National Day celebration

VOV.VN - On September 2, at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, alongside Vietnam’s military, police, and civilian contingents, the parade celebrating the 80th National Day of Vietnam featured foreign troops from Russia, China, Laos, and Cambodia, creating a unique and impressive international presence.

1._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has sent approximately 120 officers to participate in the military parade in Hanoi.

2._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — Founded in 1952, the Honour Guard Battalion is to serve the Party, State, and armed forces of China in formal ceremonies.

3._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — Despite having only one day of rehearsal, Chinese officers display their professionalism and seamlessly integrate into the parade formations.

4._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — Russia’s military contingent represents the three branches of its armed forces – the army, aerospace force, and the navy.

5._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The unit attracts attention with its calm and dignified demeanor and tall, imposing figures.

6._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The parade is led by the 154th Preobrazhensky Regiment, an honour unit responsible for ceremonial duties in Russia, with colour guards carrying the Victory banner, reflecting traditions of the Red Square military parades in Moscow.

7._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — A contingent of the People’s Army of Laos, the core force of the Lao national revolution, also marches in the parade.

8._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — Historically, the Vietnamese and Lao armies fought side by side in the struggle for national liberation.

9._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — Today, bilateral defence cooperation continues to grow, strengthening the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

10._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, representing the army, navy, air force, and gendarmerie, also participate in the parade, reflecting the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

11._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The two armies have historically fought together to repel invaders, and today continue to enhance their cooperation, contributing to the protection of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

12._foreign_military_contingents_march_in_vietnams_national_day_celebration.jpg — The participation of these four foreign military contingents not only added scale and spectacle to Vietnam’s National Day parade but also symbolised friendship, military cooperation, and strategic connectivity between Vietnam and its regional and global partners.

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