The Vietnamese Embassies and Defence Attaché Offices in Venezuela and Mexico celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Việt Nam People’s Army and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival. Both events highlighted the strong bilateral defence relationships and the shared historical contexts of national liberation. The inauguration of the Vietnamese Defence Attaché Office in Mexico further signifies the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and these countries.
On December 4, the Vietnamese Embassies and Defence Attaché Offices in Venezuela and Mexico commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival. Vietnamese Ambassador Vũ Trung Mỹ highlighted the VPA’s historical significance and the strengthening defense relations between Việt Nam and Venezuela, particularly noting educational exchanges in military tactics and the positive feedback on Vietnamese language courses for Venezuelan military personnel. Venezuelan Vice President Jorge Marquez underscored the valuable lessons from Việt Nam’s revolutionary military doctrine, pledging to enhance the bilateral defense partnership.
In Mexico, on December 5, Ambassador-Designate Nguyễn Hải Vân reiterated the VPA’s commitment to international integration and defense diplomacy, emphasizing Việt Nam’s contributions to global peacekeeping and cooperative efforts in various security endeavors. Major General Jose Filiberto Nuñez Salina from the Mexican Ministry of Defence acknowledged the historical kinship and the potential for advancement in political, defense, and trade relations between the two nations. The Vietnamese Defence Attaché Office was inaugurated on December 2, marking a significant milestone ahead of the diplomatic anniversary in 2025.
The 80th anniversary of the Việt Nam People’s Army marks a significant historical milestone in Vietnam’s military history, reflecting its ongoing evolution and the various partnerships formed globally. The All-People Defence Festival celebrates the national spirit of defending sovereignty, similarly reinforcing community unity in national defense. With the recent establishment of the Vietnamese Defence Attaché Office in Mexico, these events symbolize Việt Nam’s commitment to deepening diplomatic ties and cooperative security efforts internationally, particularly with Latin American nations such as Venezuela and Mexico.
The 80th anniversary celebrations of the Việt Nam People’s Army in Venezuela and Mexico highlighted the enduring partnerships and historical connections between Việt Nam and these nations. The events not only commemorated the legacy of Vietnam’s military but also reinforced commitments towards mutual defense collaboration, educational exchanges, and shared values of sovereignty and peace. As Việt Nam continues to expand its international presence, these relationships are poised for further growth in various domains.
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