First int’l arms expo takes place in Ha Noi
VGP - An International Defense Expo was opened in Ha Noi on December 8, marking the first large-scale of this kind in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam’s PM Pham Minh Chinh and National Defence Minister Phan Van Giang attend the ceremony at the exhibition
The three-day event was held at Gia Lam airport in Ha Noi, gathering 174 exhibitors from 30 countries, including Russia, the European nations, and the U.S., and marked the international conferences on digital transformation in the defense industry, defense partnership between Viet Nam and other countries, and cooperation on defense industry between Viet Nam and Japan.
Addressing the exhibition, Viet Nam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said it would help "open chances for cooperation in the defense industry and technology transfer" and "broaden the sources from which defense equipment is purchased to secure the country and its citizens in the face of growing traditional and non-traditional threats."
He emphasized that Viet Nam's defense policy is for peace, self-defense, and for the sake of people through an active role in bilateral and multilateral cooperation models.
Viet Nam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (4th from left) and Defense Minister Phan Van Giang (3rd from left) at the exhibition's opening ceremony
Performance of fighter aircraft Su-30MK2 by Viet Nam’s Air Force.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with international guests at the exhibition.
The event attracts exhibitors from 30 countries, including those from Europe, Russia, and the US.
Outdoor display
