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Sr. Lt. Gen. Vu Hai San (left) inquires after General Ngo Xuan Lich. |
He presented gifts and conveyed greetings to former Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich; Lt. Gen. Phan Thu, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, former Deputy Minister of National Defense; and former Deputy Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Huu Duc.
During the visits, General San expressed gratitude for their significant contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the military building. He also briefed them on recent military and defense activities, noting that on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, the military has been conducting various programs, including gratitude and social policy initiatives for national contributors.
He voiced hope that the former leaders would continue to support officers and soldiers across the armed forces, providing valuable guidance to help fulfill all assigned tasks.
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The delegation visits Lt. Gen. Phan Thu. |
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Vu Hai San and Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Huu Duc |
The former leaders expressed pride in the military’s achievements, confidence in the Party’s leadership, and expectations that future generations of officers and soldiers would remain politically steadfast, uphold traditions, and embody the noble title of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers.”
In the afternoon of the same day in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Huy Vinh, together with a delegation from the Central Military Commission (CMC) and MND, visited and honored former senior leaders.
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Huy Vinh inquires after Sr. Lt. Gen. Be Xuan Truong. |
He met with Sr. Lt. Gen. Be Xuan Truong, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, former Deputy Minister of National Defense. He also offered incense in commemoration of Sr. Lt. Gen. Dang Vu Hiep, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, former Deputy Minister of National Defense, and former Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP); and Lt. Gen. Tran Hanh, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, former Deputy Minister of National Defense.
In a warm and respectful atmosphere, General Vinh briefed General Truong on the military’s recent tasks and activities in celebration of the National Day. He wished the former leader good health and encouraged him to continue contributing his wisdom and experience to the Party’s revolutionary cause, to the Fatherland Front, and to the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, helping strengthen national solidarity and defense.
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The delegation paying tribute to Sr. Lt. Gen. Dang Vu Hiep |
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Huy Vinh offering incense in tribute to Lt. Gen. Tran Hanh |
Paying tribute to the late Sr. Lt. Gen. Dang Vu Hiep and Lt. Gen. Tran Hanh, he expressed deep respect for their sacrifices and contribution to the Party, the nation, and the military. The families of the late generals expressed heartfelt thanks for the attention of the CMC and MND, affirming their commitment to carrying forward revolutionary family traditions and contributing to the building and defense of the Fatherland.
Also on August 27, delegations of the CMC and MND, led by GDP’s Deputy Chief Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh, paid tribute to former leaders of the Party, State, and military.
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The GDP's delegation paying tribute to former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu |
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The GDP's delegation paying tribute to General Nguyen Chi Thanh |
The delegation honored the late former Party General Secretary and former GDP’s Chief Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Kha Phieu; former CMC’s Deputy Secretary and GDP’s Chief General Nguyen Chi Thanh; former Vice Chairman of the State Council, GDP’s Chief, and Deputy Minister of National Defense General Nguyen Quyet; former Deputy Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh and the delegation paying tribute to General Nguyen Quyet |
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh and the delegation paying tribute to Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh |
In a solemn atmosphere, General Minh and his delegation expressed profound respect and gratitude for the invaluable contributions of these leaders to the Party, the State, the military, and the people. He affirmed the determination of officers and soldiers of the GDP to follow their example, strengthen comprehensive capacity, and successfully fulfill all assigned missions, particularly Party and political work across the armed forces, ensuring the military remains politically steadfast to meet the demands of national construction and defense in the new situation.
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The delegation presents a gift to former GDP’s Chief Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham Thanh Ngan. |
That morning, the GDP’s deputy chief visited former GDP’s Chief Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham Thanh Ngan, during which he expressed appreciation for the General’s contributions to national liberation, reunification, and military building. Wishing him good health and longevity, he encouraged him to continue sharing his experience and advice for the revolutionary cause of the Party and the development of the military.
Translated by Tran Hoai