Phạm Văn Trà

Phạm Văn Trà (; born 19 August 1935) is a Vietnamese general and 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 as minister of defense in September 1997. Provided by Wikipedia