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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pins the token of the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces onto the "Determined-to-Win" flag of the Ho Chi Minh City Command. (Photo: VNA) |
This is the third time the city's armed forces, established on September 4, 1945, have obtained this noble title, bestowed by the Party and State.
Speaking at the ceremony, PM Chinh highlighted the nearly eight decades of remarkable contribution by Ho Chi Minh City's armed forces. Together with the construction and development process of the VPA, the city's armed forces have enriched the revolutionary tradition of the Saigon - Gia Dinh - Ho Chi Minh City region, he said.
The PM added that in recent years, the unity among various sectors, armed forces, and the people of Ho Chi Minh City has yielded significant achievements in multiple fields, with the forces becoming a shining example and key player in developing an extensive whole-people national defense network integrated with comprehensive public security and people's defense positions. The city's armed forces have excelled in the mass mobilization work and actively contributed to socio-economic and cultural social development, while taking the lead in disaster response, disease prevention, and search-and-rescue operations.
PM Chinh affirmed that the title is a noble honor, reflecting the Party, State, and people’s recognition of their immense contribution, sacrifices, and dedication. It is also a sign of trust and high expectations for their more achievements and victories in the time to come.
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A view of the event (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
Looking ahead, he called on the city's armed forces to help improve the effectiveness of the Party’s leadership and the State’s management in military and defense matters, to be prepared to address security challenges, and to maintain awareness of the situation for timely and effective response to emerging issues.
The PM requested Ho Chi Minh City's armed forces to carry forward the resolutions on building an elite, streamlined, strong military, further improve the quality of the mass mobilization work, and actively participate in eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide this year.
It is also necessary to ensure continuous improvement of both the material and spiritual lives of officers, soldiers, and policy-beneficiary families, the government leader added.
Source: VNA