Addressing the event, General Lich affirmed that the role of the sector's personnel is very important when Vietnam undertakes the “dual task” serving as the ASEAN Chair and the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2020.

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General Ngo Xuan Lich speaking at the event

He also highlighted the achievements of the sector over the past time, especially in providing timely advice to higher levels to successfully organize the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, one of the opening military-defense events of Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship.

The defense minister went on to say that the regional and global situations have seen complicated and unpredictable developments recently. Therefore, the sector should follow all circumstances; provide timely and exact advice for the Party, the State and the Central Military Commission in building policies and dealing with relevant matters, contributing to Vietnam’s success in 2020. He required the whole sector to try their utmost to overcome hardships and fulfill their assigned missions.

General Lich asked the whole sector to maintain their political stance and embrace higher levels’ resolutions, contributing to improving the country’s position in the international area and firmly protecting the nation in any situations.

Translated by Trung Thanh