Preparations for Int’l Defence Expo 2024 in full swing
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien on November 11 led a Ministry of National Defence delegation to inspect on-site preparations for the 2024 Vietnam International Defence Expo at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi.
Ministry of National Defence delegation inspects on-site preparations for the 2024 Vietnam International Defence Expo at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien on November 11 led a Minist🎃ry of National Defence delegation to inspect on-site preparations for the 2024 Vietnam International Defence Expo at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi.
Chien highly appreciated the determination and efforts of the organising committee, the General Department of Defence Industry, and other agencies and units in the implementation of preparations for the exhibition.
He requested that the relevant agencies and units continue to stay determined and make efforts to complete all preparations for the expo.
The expo, scheduled for December 19 - 22 at Gia Lam Airport, carries the theme "Peace, Friendship, Cooperation for Mutual Development". It coincides with the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All People's National Defence Festival.
The event will offer a multifaceted experience for attendees. They can delve into the VPA's rich tradition, explore technological advancements and digital transformation efforts in the Vietnamese army, and learn about economic-defence products. The expo will also feature business exchanges, military seminars, and cultural activities.
So far, 140 companies and units from 27 countries have confirmed their participation in the expo, according to the organising committee./.
In preparation for the upcoming Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Sy Tan chaired a conference in Hanoi on May 28 to approve a plan for the economic-defence booths.
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