Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus have been invited to join a parade during the celebration, heard a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Chinese soldiers join a military parade to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's national reunification on April 30, 2025.

Chaired by Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, the meeting brought together relevant agencies and units to look into defense diplomacy for the above-mentioned events.

It was reported that Cuba has responded to the invitation, with its Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces to attend the Hanoi celebration. Both Laos and Cambodia have also expressed support for sending troops to take part in the military parade.

Previously, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification on April 30, military contingents from China, Laos, and Cambodia also joined the parade at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.

Also on July 9, Chien chaired a meeting with relevant agencies and units on the construction of a monument honoring foreign soldiers and experts who supported Vietnam during its resistance wars for national liberation, including those from the former Soviet Union, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Cuba.

The officer urged all parties to accelerate construction progress, saying the first sculpture group should be completed by Aug. 15, and the access road and central display area by Aug. 10.

Grand parade marks 50 years of liberation of South and national reunification

A national ceremony and parade will be held on April 30 morning in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

 

Grand parade schedule on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City

A grand parade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, 2025. The event will begin at 6:30 AM and the public can watch the event live on television and social media platforms.

 

Full-dress rehearsal for grand parade marking 50th reunification anniversary held

A state-level full-dress rehearsal for the grand parade marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025) was held along Le Duan street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 27 morning, with the participation of around 13,000 people.

PM encourages forces ahead of 50th reunification anniversary parade

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a visit to the southern province of Dong Nai on April 19 to inspect and encourage military, militia, and police forces preparing for the grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30).

Vietnam to invite China, Laos, Cambodia to send military personnel to parade

The Ministry of National Defence is set to soon send official invitations to leaders of its Chinese, Lao and Cambodian counterparts to attend a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025) and to send their military personnel to join commemorative military and civilian parade.

Over 13,000 expected to take part in parade marking 50 years of national reunification

The event will commence at 8 am, featuring a military parade organised by the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security, along with a civilian march overseen by the municipal authorities.