Russian military delegation arrives in Hanoi, preparing to participate in the September 2 parade

The plane carrying Russian Armed Forces soldiers landed at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) this afternoon. The soldiers came to Vietnam to prepare for the parade on the occasion of National Day, September 2.

At the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense , the Russian Ministry of Defense sent 30 soldiers to participate in the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

Vietnam invited four countries: Russia, China, Laos, and Cambodia to send forces to participate in the parade.

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense's invitation to countries sending troops to participate in the parade is an activity demonstrating the friendship, solidarity, 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.

Previously, Cambodian and Laotian military delegations arrived in Vietnam on August 15-16. The two delegations stayed in Phu Tho and are practicing at the Mieu Mon National Training Center.

Photo: Minh Nhat

Photo: Minh Nhat

Photo: Minh Nhat

Colonel Phung Chi Cao, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Hanoi Capital Command, welcomed and presented flowers to congratulate the Russian military delegation on their visit to Vietnam.

The delegation members were quickly assisted by the competent authorities of the Ministry of National Defense and relevant agencies and units to complete entry procedures. After the welcoming ceremony, the delegation moved to their accommodation as planned, ready to participate in upcoming activities.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 2025), at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense, the Ministries of National Defense of China, Laos, and Cambodia sent soldiers to participate in the parade.

According to plan, at 8:00 p.m. on August 21 and 8:00 p.m. on August 24, there will be a rehearsal for the parade and march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day at Ba Dinh Square and central streets along the parade route.

There will then be two more preliminary and final rehearsals before the official parade on the morning of September 2.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/doan-quan-nhan-cua-nga-den-ha-noi-chuan-bi-tham-gia-dieu-binh-2-9-2434078.html