Hanoi (VNA) -Vietnamese embassies in many countries continued to host events to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and took the occasion to introducethe 2019 White Paper on Vietnam National Defence.
At the ceremony held by the VietnameseEmbassy in Japan December 19, Ambassador Vu Hong Nam emphasized that havingsuffered from pain and losses caused by war, Vietnam understands the value ofpeace.
Therefore, besides defending itsown peace, security and territorial sovereignty, Vietnam has actively madecontributions to peace and stability in the region and the world, theambassador said, noting that the country has sent military officers to join UNpeacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic since2014.
The diplomat also highlighted thedevelopment of Vietnam-Japan defence ties and wished that the ties will growfurther in the future.
His wish was shared by Japan'sVice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs Nishida Yasunori.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeriaorganized a similar celebration on December 18 with the participation of 200guests.
The embassies in Brazil andIsrael held events to mark the anniversary on December 17./.