June 03, 2017 | 21:23 (GMT+7)
Defense Minister inspects Vietnam People's Navy
PANO - General Ngo Xuan Lich, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defense Minister, on June 2 led a mission to inspect combat readiness and training of the Vietnam People's Navy (VPN).
General Lich inspecting the Vietnam People's Navy
The general applauded the results of training and combat readiness of the VPN, saying that the VPN has overcome difficulties to successfully fulfill the task of firmly protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for building and developing the country.
Gen. Lich also asked the VPN in the coming time to continue building a healthy and strong Party organization and a comprehensively strong service, promoting political stance of its troops, actively mastering modern weapons, firmly grasping the situation, and raising revolutionary vigilance in every situation. At the same time, the VPN should work together with local authorities and people to implement the task of protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands in the current context.
Translated by Hong Thanh