CMC, MND delegation extends Tet greetings to Truong Sa special zone, DK1 platforms

PANO - On February 8, a delegation of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND), led by Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong, inspected combat readiness and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to troops and people on islands in Truong Sa special zone in Khanh Hoa province, and DK1 platforms on the Southern continental shelf of the Fatherland.

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Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To joined the delegation.

General Cuong and the delegation expressed their delight at the positive changes at the frontline of the Fatherland. The delegation inquired after troops and islanders, listened to their thoughts and aspirations, shared difficulties, and provided encouragement.

General Cuong highly appreciated the pro-active, self-reliant, resilient, and creative spirit of troops on the islands and platforms, affirming that the CMC, MND, the entire military and people nationwide always place full trust in the forces carrying out the sacred mission of safeguarding national maritime sovereignty.

He hoped troops would continue to promote unity and brotherhood, overcome hardships, and excellently accomplish all assigned tasks. He also affirmed best care for the Truong Sa special zone and the DK1 platforms.

He also urged units to strictly maintain combat readiness duty, rehearse plans, coordinate to handle situations, closely manage assigned waters and airspace, and do mass mobilization work effectively.

As Tet is around the corner, the delegation wished troops a warm, cozy, high combat readiness Tet in depth of troops-people sentiments.

Below are photos of the visit.