The preliminary rehearsal of the state-level parade took place in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, on Le Duan Street, in front of Thong Nhat Hall, District 1.
Previously, the Ministry of National Defense invited three friendly countries, Laos, Cambodia and China, to send military units to participate in the parade.
For the first time, the Chinese People's Liberation Army appeared in a preliminary review activity in Vietnam.
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At noon on April 25, a Y-20 military transport aircraft of the Chinese Air Force carrying 118 Chinese soldiers landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City).
After the welcoming ceremony at Terminal T2, this force was brought to Binh Duong for training, before conducting joint training with the armed forces of the Vietnam People's Army, the Lao People's Army and the Royal Cambodian Army.
[VIDEO] Command steps and costumes of the three countries China, Laos, Cambodia in the preliminary ceremony on the evening of April 25
There are 118 soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army coming to Vietnam to participate in the parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of national reunification at the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense.
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Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army participate in the parade carrying QBZ-95 rifles. This is the standard assault rifle of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
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At a regular press conference on April 24, Ms. Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the participation of international delegations in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.
Lao People's Army troops in combat uniform march at the parade rehearsal
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Soldiers of the Lao People's Army are entering the ceremony platform.
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Responding to press questions regarding the participation of leaders of the Chinese, Lao and Cambodian Ministries of Defense and military units of the three countries in the upcoming April 30 parade, the spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the participation of Laos, Cambodia and China in this commemoration demonstrates solidarity among countries in the region.
Royal Cambodian Army marches solemnly during the April 30 parade rehearsal
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"The 50th anniversary of national reunification is an extremely important event, not only for Vietnam but also for international friends who have accompanied and helped Vietnam gain independence and national reunification. China, Laos, and Cambodia are three countries with good traditional friendship and long-standing ties with Vietnam," Ms. Hang stated.
The presence of military forces from friendly countries demonstrates the spirit of solidarity, friendship and international cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification.
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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/quan-nhan-trung-quoc-lao-campuchia-tham-gia-so-duyet-dieu-binh-304-o-tphcm-185250425181332631.htm
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