The defense minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Nguyen Doan Anh, representatives of agencies of the Ministry of National Defense, the Vietnam Border Guard Command, Military Region 4 Command, and Ha Tinh province’s leaders.
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Gen. Giang visiting the provincial Military Command |
In particular, Gen. Giang inspected the task performance, especially training and observance of combat readiness regulations, of Cua Sot Border Post in Loc Ha townlet of Loc Ha district and Thien Cam Border Post in Cam Nhuong commune of Cam Xuyen district under the provincial Border Guard Command.
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The defense minister offering incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap at the provincial Military Command |
At the working session after the visit, Gen. Giang acknowledged and praised the notable achievements obtained by the border posts.
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Gen. Giang in the working visit to Cua Sot Border Post |
In 2022 and the first four months of 2023, the two units well managed and protected national sovereignty; actively combated crimes and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; strictly maintained combat readiness; effectively conducted training and regularity building.
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Gen. Giang inspects the production area of a unit. |
The defense minister asked the units to foster cooperation with other units and localities to combat IUU fishing and flexibly and pro-actively conduct mass mobilization and logistic work in accordance with the local situation.
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Gen. Giang checks troops’ ability of disassembling and reassembling the AK submachine gun. |
Apart from key missions, the two border posts were asked to well carry out the Party and political work; build comprehensively strong, exemplary, and outstanding units, strong and healthy Party organizations; strengthen training and foster inspection to enhance quality.
Sharing difficulties and hardships confronting the border posts’ troops, the defense chief hoped that they will continue to stay united. The units’ chains-of-command should pay attention to carrying out policies for troops’ families, grasping troops’ thoughts, and learning about the conditions of their families, thus giving timely support to help troops keep their mind on task accomplishment.
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The minister handing over gifts to Thien Cam Border Post |
After the working sessions, Gen. Giang offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap and visited and encouraged troops of the provincial Military Command.
The same day, the defense minister visited and presented gifts from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to heroic Vietnamese mother Tran Thi Thanh in An Hoa Thinh commune, Huong Son district. Mother Thanh has nine children, of whom two are martyrs.
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The defense minister handing over gifts to heroic Vietnamese mother Tran Thi Thanh |
During the meeting, Gen. Giang inquired after her health and living conditions and hoped that mother Thanh’s family would continue to bring into play the revolutionary tradition to build a more prosperous and happier life and contribute to the local socio-economic development.
On the occasion, the defense minister authorized the provincial military command to hand over gifts from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to some heroic Vietnamese mothers in Huong Son district.
Translated by Tran Hoai