Phạm Văn Trà (born 19 August 1937) is a Vietnamese politician who served as Vietnam's Minister of Defense from 1997 to 2006. Phạm Văn Trà was previously Chief of the General Staff of the People's Army of Vietnam and Vice-Minister of Defense (Dec 1995–1997), and a four-star General. He replaced

Đoàn Khuê Đoàn Khuê (Triệu Phong, 29 October 1923 – 16 January 1999) was a Vietnamese Army general and Minister of Defence from 1992-1997.Đại tướng Đoàn Khuê Vịên lịch sử quân ṣư Vịêt Nam - 2002 Reminiscences of General Đoà ...

as minister of defense in September 1997.Ndthuan.com
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