On the morning of April 20, 2024 in Hanoi, the first Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 was organized by the Ministry of National Defense to introduce information about the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 and call for the attention and sponsorship of enterprises and units inside and outside the military for the Exhibition. Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army - Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee attended and directed the Conference. The Conference attracted the attention of leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, Military Regions, Military Services, General Departments and hundreds of enterprises throughout the army; especially with the participation of 06 enterprises outside the military.
As part of a series of practical activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024), the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024), the 35th anniversary of National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2024), the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 19-22, 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi with the theme: "Peace, friendship, cooperation for development" has demonstrated the viewpoint, vision, foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateral integration, diversification of relations; being a friend and reliable partner of all countries. Following the experience and success of 2022, the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is organized on a larger scale and scale with many rich and attractive activities. Although it has just started, up to now, the 2024 Exhibition has confirmed the participation of more than 40 companies and contacts from 19 countries and territories. Including: Russia, India, UK, USA, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, France, Turkey, Sweden, Singapore, Serbia, Czech Republic, Spain, UAE, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Bulgaria. The total registered area is nearly 3,300m2 (reaching 82% of the area for sale to partners) and 100m2 for outdoor display. More than 40 potential companies and other partners are continuing to exchange information. In addition, the Ministry of National Defense plans to invite more than 120 international delegations from 50 countries. In which, the Vietnamese Minister of Defense invited 35 Defense Ministers of other countries.
Photo 2. Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee, delivered a speech directing the Conference.
With the aim of promoting socialization, attracting the attention of enterprises inside and outside the military interested in the program and having the need to promote brand image, the Promotion Conference has initially successfully called for the cooperation and contribution of enterprises inside and outside the military such as: General Department of Defense Industry; Military Industry and Telecommunications Group; Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank; Dong Bac Corporation; Saigon Newport Corporation; General Economic and Technical Corporation of Defense Industry (GAET); Vietnam Helicopter Corporation; VAXUCO Corporation; Lung Lo Construction Corporation; 76 LLC; Long Bien Investment Joint Stock Company... The cooperation of enterprises has contributed to realizing the policy of the Ministry of National Defense in gradually socializing, reducing dependence on the State budget, building the Exhibition into a professional, prestigious, effective biennial event, bringing many benefits including commercial benefits, towards affirming the brand and position of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition at regional and international level.
Photo 3. Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee, presented flowers and commemorative symbols to the main sponsors.
Speaking at the conference, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee, affirmed: The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition is organized in line with the trend of the times, with the goal of creating an international playground, helping Vietnamese enterprises compete, improve production capacity, compete, aim to export products and join the global supply chain, bringing revenue to the country and to businesses.
Participating in the preparation activities for the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, GAET Corporation is proud to be the Defense - Security unit trusted by the Head of the Ministry of Defense and the Head of the General Department of Defense Industry to perform the commercial function for the Exhibition Organizing Committee for the second time. At this exhibition promotion conference, GAET closely coordinated with the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) to prepare well the work content, receive sponsorship and successfully organize the Conference, leaving a good impression on businesses inside and outside the military.
Photo 4. Lieutenant General Ho Quang Tuan, Director of the General Department of Defense Industry, Deputy Head of the Exhibition Organizing Committee, presented flowers and commemorative symbols.
for Sponsors, including GAET Corporation
With its strengths and potential in the field of technology transfer, import and export of defense and economic industrial products, the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 is an opportunity for GAET to continue to promote trade promotion activities, proactively connect with major partners to collect information on technology trends and new types of equipment and materials; seek opportunities for cooperation in technology transfer, joint ventures, associations, export of military and dual-use products, provide products with high scientific and technical content of the domestic defense industry to the international market, contributing to building the brand of Vietnam's defense./.
News and photos: DUY LOAN – DINH LOI
