Defense leader visits Lung Cu Border Post

On hearing a report on its task implementation and situation in the border areas managed by the post, Gen. Vinh applauded the unit for the outstanding attainments gained over the past time.

Gen. Vinh and his entourage attend the flag-raising ceremony at Lung Cu National Flagpole.

The defense leader laid stress on some key tasks that the post must put strong efforts on in the time ahead. He directed the post to continuously realize higher-level directives and resolutions, and be fully aware of their functions and missions. He asked it to coordinate closely with local party committees, authorities and other forces to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and border security and create an environment of peace and stability for local and national socio-economic development.

Acknowledging hardships facing the border guard forces in general and troops of Lung Cu Border Post in particular, he hoped that the unit would continue to excel in defense diplomacy; strictly maintain regularity and discipline management. It should tighten solidarity and close bonds with local ethnic communities; and give advice to local Party committees and authorities, helping create synergy to ensure security and safety in all aspects.

Gen. Vinh speaks at the working session with the post.

The defense leader hands over the gifts from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to the unit’s officers and soldiers.

Given the unit’s honor with the sacred mission of preserving and protecting Lung Cu National Flagpole, Gen. Vinh emphasized that every officer and soldier of the post must  fully understand their responsibility, thereby spreading the noble image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers to compatriots across the country as well as to international visitors coming to this historic landmark.

Gen. Vinh and his entourage pose for a group photo with troops of Lung Cu Border Post.

On the occasion, Gen. Vinh handed over gifts from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to the unit’s personnel. The Military Region 2 Command also presented gifts to them.

In the afternoon the same day, Gen. Vinh chaired a flag-hoisting ceremony at Lung Cu National Flagpole.

Translated by Mai Huong