On the night of April 18, General Giang and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang co-chaired an inspection of joint training for participating forces.

This was the first rehearsal held on Le Duan Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The session aimed to evaluate the quality of training and coordinate logistics for the official parade.

General Giang noted that military, police, and militia units showed relatively consistent performance across formations.

He emphasized that soldiers must maintain a confident and composed posture during the parade and avoid excessive stiffness.

He also recommended mixing formations by force and color for visual harmony, maintaining appropriate spacing, and adjusting the conductor’s position to align with formation dynamics.

He encouraged unit commanders to continue motivating troops, improve performance quality, and foster a strong sense of commitment to fulfilling their duties during the commemorative events.

Sharing personal memories, General Giang recalled participating in the 1985 national parade, when he and his fellow soldiers trained for six months at Hoa Lac Airport under extreme heat and challenging conditions. Despite the hardships, they remained determined to accomplish their mission.

He expressed confidence that with lessons learned from the 70th anniversary parade of the Dien Bien Phu victory, the forces would once again fulfill their responsibilities with excellence, contributing to a successful celebration of Vietnam’s reunification.

Security and safety are top priorities, General Giang emphasized. He instructed the military to conduct bomb and mine clearance, tighten surveillance, and ensure proper living conditions and healthcare for participating officers and soldiers.

Notably, he revealed that three military units from China, Laos, and Cambodia would join the parade, calling their participation a rare and highly valued gesture of solidarity. He stressed the importance of providing comprehensive logistical support for these international delegations.

At a press conference earlier on April 18, Deputy Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, confirmed that the parade will include four ceremonial flag contingents, 36 military parade formations, and 12 civilian march formations. Troops from Laos and Cambodia are expected to participate, along with the newly confirmed Chinese contingent.

Tran Thuong