On July 24th, 2020, the Ministry of Public Security hosted the International Friendly Football Tournament at the People’s Police Academy with the participation of by teams: the coalition team of Australian and British Embassy, Laos Embassy, U.S. Embassy in Viet Nam and the Department of Foreign Relations represented for MPS of Viet Nam.
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PPA's Flashmop Club performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Tournament
At the Opening Ceremony, the Tournament welcomed the presences of international distinguished guests such as Mr. Vieng xay Dalaxen - the Minister Counsellor of the Laos Embassy in Viet Nam, Mr. Phay-vanh Xi-thi-chanh - Chief Representative of Lao Security Ministry in Viet Nam; Detective Superintendent Roger Brown - Senior Liaison Officer of the Australian Federal Police in Viet Nam; Mr Peter Vernon, NCA Lisaion Officer, British Embassy in Viet Nam; Mr. Patrick J.Harms – Head of Regional Security Office, U.S. Embassy in Viet Nam.
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Distinguished guests attended the Opening Ceremony of the Tournament
From the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, the Tournament also welcomed the presences of Major General Nguyen Thanh Son - Director of Department of Foreign Relations, Chairman of the Organization Board; Major General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dac Hoan - Vice President of PPA; Senior Colonel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Cong Nguyen - Vice President of PPA, leaders and officers of Department of Foreign Relations and PPA.
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Players of four teams were ready for the Tournament
The tournament is seen as a practical activity in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Public Security Forces (19 August 1945 – 19 August 2020) and the 15th Anniversary of the “All people protect national security” Movement (19 August 2005 – 19 August 2020).
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Major General Nguyen Thanh Son - Director of the Department of Foreign Relations, Chairman of the Tournament's Organizational Board gave his speech at the Opening Ceremony
The Tournament offered a great opportunity to enhance the friendship and cooperation between the MPS of Viet Nam and the Diplomatic Missions in Viet Nam.
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Distinguished guests presented the Tournament's Flags to four teams
With a spirit of fair play, players of four teams had dedicated their great performance to the audience at the Tournament.
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Players dedicated their great performance to the audience
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Cheerful and supportive audience of the Tournament
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