The gathering saw the participation of General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the VPA and Deputy Minister of National Defense, former leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, and the VPA’s General Staff living in the South.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong speaking at the gathering |
At the event, delegates recalled the proud 80-year history of building, combat, and development, and expressed joy over the outstanding achievements recorded by the General Staff in recent years.
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Delegates attending the event |
Speaking at the event, General Nguyen Tan Cuong stressed that the gathering, held on the occasion of the General Staff’s Foundation Day, was of profound significance. It helped foster solidarity among generations of officers, instill pride in the General Staff’s glorious traditions and achievements, and encourage its cadres, officers, and soldiers to uphold traditions, overcome difficulties, and fulfill all assigned tasks.
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An overview of the gathering |
General Nguyen Tan Cuong also briefed the delegates on key global, regional, and domestic developments; major outcomes in military and defense work; the results of Party congresses at all levels towards the 14th National Party Congress; activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the General Staff’s Foundation Day; and the unit’s key tasks in the coming time.
The Chief of the General Staff underscored that, in the future, the General Staff will continue focusing on research, forecasting, and accurate assessment of situations to provide timely advice to the Party, State, Central Military Commission, and Ministry of National Defense. It will maintain vigilance, handle emerging circumstances effectively, study modern operational concepts for application in training and exercises, coordinate closely with other forces to safeguard political security and social order, and actively engage in disaster prevention, response, and search and rescue operations.
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Delegates watching a documentary on the General Staff’s history |
On behalf of the General Staff’s leadership, General Nguyen Tan Cuong expressed deep gratitude to generations of officers and soldiers of the General Staff, who have dedicated their lives and made sacrifices for national independence, reunification, and the building of the VPA and the General Staff.
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Art performance highlighting the 80-year tradition of the General Staff |
He hoped that senior generals and officers of the General Staff will continue to uphold the revolutionary tradition, monitor developments, and contribute their intellect and efforts to building a stronger General Staff, capable of fulfilling all assigned missions, worthy of the trust of the Party, State, military, and people in the cause of national construction and defense.
Translated by Song Anh