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Mrs. Truong Thi Mai hands over the badge to General Luong Cuong (left).

Attending the ceremony were Mrs. Truong Thi Mai, Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee (PCC)'s Organization Commission; Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Chairman of the PCC's Inspection Commission; and General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense.

Also in attendance were senior leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the GDP and the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

On behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense's leadership, General Phan Van Giang congratulated General Luong Cuong on receiving the precious award from the Party. This was the acknowledgment of the Party, the State, and the military for the contribution made by General Luong Cuong during many years of devoting his strength and wisdom to the revolutionary cause of the Party,.

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General Luong Cuong speaks at the event.

Speaking at the ceremony, General Luong Cuong expressed his joy and emotions for receiving the 45-year Party membership badge, coinciding with the celebration of the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). This was a significant milestone, a memorable event in his nearly 50 years of studying, striving, training, and dedication to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party, for the strong development of the military and the happiness of the people. General Luong Cuong expressed gratitude for the recognition from the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, as well as from his comrades and all officers and soldiers of the entire military.

Translated by Trung Thanh