PANO – The northern border province of Lang Son on November 16th conducted a defensive area exercise, in the presence and chair of Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Military Zone (MZ) 1's Commander, head of the MZ exercise's steering board, and Phung Thanh Kiem, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee.

MZ 1's Commander, Lt. Gen. Pham Van Giang chairing the exercise.

Mr. Kiem, who is also head of the provincial exercise's steering board, said the provincial authority had thoroughly studied the exercise's contents, steered all constituent units, and actively prepared for the exercise as the set planned to make it a success.

Addressing at the opening ceremony, General Giang held that the exercise aimed to check combat readiness of the province's armed forces as well as their leadership capabilities at all levels. He also urged all participating forces to focus on improving organizational capability, and ensuring safety during the exercise.

Translated by Anh Tien