The visit was part of the activities to mark the 79th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2023) and the whole-people’s defense festive day (December 22, 1989 - 2023).

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General Phan Van Giang (left) inquires after General Pham Van Tra's health.

In a close atmosphere, Defense Minister Phan Van Giang inquired after the former defense leader and wished him good health, happiness, longevity and hoped that he would contribute valuable opinions to defense consolidation, national protection, and military building. General Giang expressed deep gratitude to General Tra for his important contributions to the struggle for national liberation and reunification in the past and current national construction and defense cause.

On behalf of the Central Military Commission and leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, General Giang briefed the retired General on the whole military’s outstanding achievements in military and defense. In particular, the whole military has strictly observed combat readiness, closely followed situational developments and made timely recommendations to higher levels to handle circumstances in an effective manner, contributing to firmly safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. 

At the meeting, General Tra expressed delight at the whole military’s efforts and comprehensive task accomplishment over the past time and strongly believed that under the leadership and direction of the Party and State, directly the CMC and Defense Ministry, the whole military will successfully fulfill assigned missions.

Translated by Tran Hoai