Rehearsal photo series: Military delegations from four countries parade on Ba Dinh Square

(Chinhphu.vn) - During the general rehearsal of the State-level military parade at Ba Dinh Square on the morning of August 30, in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day September 2 (A80), four military blocs of China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia participated and blended in with the blocs of Vietnam.

Four military blocs of China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia have joined and integrated into Vietnam's blocs. - Photo: Nam Nguyen

The rehearsal program was attended by more than 40,000 officers, soldiers and representatives of all walks of life. Passing through the stage were 26 military units, 4 foreign military units (China, Russia, Laos, Cambodia), militia and guerrillas, 17 police units, 14 military artillery units, and 9 police special vehicles.

Photo: Nam Nguyen

At the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense , China sent a national ceremonial delegation to attend the parade - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

At the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense, the Central Military Commission/Ministry of National Defense of China decided to send a ceremonial delegation according to national protocol to attend the parade.

On the morning of August 30, a formation of 120 soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, in three uniforms typical of the army, navy and air force, appeared at Ba Dinh Square during the State-level General Rehearsal.

Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Russian military group attending the parade is the force of the 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Guard Regiment - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Vietnam said that the Russian military contingent attending the parade was from the 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Guard Regiment, an honorary unit with a history dating back to the time of Peter the Great, a symbol of Russian military glory.

Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Lao Military Training Department has selected elite soldiers from the entire army to participate in this parade - Photo: Nam Nguyen

The Lao military bloc participating in A80 this time includes 120 soldiers, including 20 soldiers who participated in the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) of Vietnam, and 49 soldiers in the bloc participating in the Parade to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 - May 9, 2025) in the Russian Federation.

The Royal Cambodian Army delegation consists of 120 officers and soldiers - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Royal Cambodian Army delegation of 120 officers and soldiers participated in the parade. This was not only a military exchange activity, but also a vivid demonstration of the solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the Vietnam People's Army and the Royal Cambodian Army.

Photo: Nam Nguyen

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense's invitation to countries sending troops to participate in the parade is an activity demonstrating the solidarity, friendship, and attachment between the Vietnamese people and Army with traditional friendly countries. At the same time, it affirms Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, and being a friend and reliable partner with all countries.

An Binh

 

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