Accordingly, the conference evaluated that during the holiday, the whole military strictly maintained combat readiness status, closely managed the airspace, sea, borders, mainland, and cyberspace; promptly provided advice and effectively handled situations related to military and defense affairs, contributing to firmly safeguarding national sovereignty. Pro-active coordination was carried out to maintain security and order across the country. Fireworks displays at the New Year’s Eve moment were conducted in a strict and absolutely safe manner.
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General Phan Van Giang chairs the event. |
Forces closely worked together to maintain combat readiness duty in key maritime areas; conducted patrols to control and prevent illegal entry and exit; resolutely fought against foreign vessels encroaching on Vietnam’s waters; and conducted information dissemination to prevent fishermen from engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Meanwhile, they organized meaningful activities during the Lunar New Year, contributing to tightening military-civilian solidarity, among others.
Delegations from foreign countries visiting to extend Lunar New Year greetings were received thoughtfully and respectfully, while logistics and financial support were ensured during the holiday, with priority given to troops and people on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 platforms. The tree-planting movement was launched effectively.
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Delegates at the conference |
In his remarks, General Phan Van Giang required that in the time to come, the officers and soldiers in the whole military should continue to strictly maintain combat readiness status, closely manage the airspace, sea, borders, mainland, and cyberspace, especially strategic and key areas; thoroughly follow, assess, and accurately forecast situations to give timely recommendation and deal with them in an effective manner; and coordinate to maintain security and order nationwide.
Control should be strengthened to prevent illegal entry and exit across borders, sea and islands while maintaining naval and coast guard forces, and standing militia flotillas on combat readiness duty in key maritime areas. Forces are also tasked with organizing the recruitment drive of 2026, creating a vibrant spirit of emulation from the very first day of training.
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An overview of the conference |
Forces also should actively innovate and improve the quality of political and ideological education, communication and information dissemination, continue studying and strictly implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and resolutions of the Party Central Committee; and participate in the elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term.
Defense external programs and plans in this year should be closely implemented and the tree-planting movement should be held in a comprehensive manner, among others.
Translated by Quynh Oanh