August 09, 2017 | 21:27 (GMT+7)
Deputy Defense Minister inspects security situation in Lai Chau
PANO – A delegation of the Government Steering Committee for the National Program on Crime Prevention and Control (Steering Committee 138/CP), led by Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem, member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Defense Minister worked with the Lai Chau provincial Steering Committee for the National Program on Crime Prevention and Control on August 8.
General Le Chiem speaking at the event
Over the past time, the provincial Steering Committee has advised and closely worked with relevant agencies to effectively carry out crime prevention and control activities in the locality. Accordingly, the number of crimes this year was less than of the same period last year.
During the working visit, the province asked the government and ministries to pay more attention to socio-economic development in the locality.
Speaking at the event, General Chiem hailed the province’s achievements over the past time and asked the province to continue disseminating information to raise public awareness about the importance of crime prevention and control, contributing to improving locals’ material and spiritual lives, ensuring political security and social order in the province especially in remote areas.
Translated by Minh Anh