Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang attended and presided over the event. Also in attendance were senior officials, including Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defense Minister; Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Defense Minister; and Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, Deputy Defense Minister, among others.

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General Phan Van Giang presents the 40-year Party membership badge to Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong.

On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission and the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, General Phan Van Giang congratulated Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong on receiving the 40-year Party membership badge. General Phan Van Giang emphasized that whether as a soldier or an officer, in various roles and under different circumstances, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong has consistently shown unwavering loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland, and the people. He has served as a role model, upholding the dignity of a Party member, demonstrating the noble virtues of Uncle Ho's soldiers, and making diligent efforts to excel in all assigned tasks. He truly deserves the trust of the Party, the State, the people, and all military personnel.

With his rich theoretical knowledge and practical experience, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong has worked closely with the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to successfully fulfill his advisory role in shaping military and defense strategies, as well as leading the construction of the people's armed forces and strengthening the Party organizations within the military. He has contributed to enhancing the overall quality and combat strength of the armed forces to meet the demands of safeguarding the country in the new era.

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General Phan Van Giang and other leaders of the Ministry of National Defense present congratulation flowers to Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong.

In various fields of work assigned to him, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong has devoted his time, energy, and intellect to innovate, create, think boldly, act resolutely, and take responsibility. He has actively proposed numerous practical strategies and solutions to be firmly and effectively implemented. The presentation of the 40-year Party membership badge to Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong was a recognition by the Party, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense of his dedication and contribution to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the people. It was a source of personal pride and honor for him, his family, and a collective source of pride and honor for all Party members within the Military Party Organization.

Upon receiving the badge, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong expressed his sincere gratitude to the Party and State leaders, the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, generations of military officers and soldiers for their care and support throughout his missions. He pledged to continue remaining steadfastly loyal to the Party, the Fatherland, and the people. He would serve as a model in strictly adhering to the Party's guidelines and policies, State laws, and military regulations. He would promote revolutionary moral qualities, dedicate his life to studying and following the thought, morality, and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh, and serve as a role model in all aspects and fulfill his responsibilities as a Party member.

Translated by Trung Thanh