In his speech, Gen. Chien spoke highly of the attainment that the Party Organization of the military region gained in the previous term. He highlighted their thorough grasping of the Party’s guideline on military and defense affairs, strict observance of combat readiness regulations, and prompt provision of effective advice to handle situations in a timely and effective manner.

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Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien speaks at the 10th Party Congress of Military Region 2.

The defense leader also praised them for direction over renovation in training, improved regularity building, stricter discipline observance, strong building of people’s heart disposition and people’s security posture, as well as good performance of defense diplomacy activities, helping strengthen the ties with China and Laos, uphold order and security in border areas, and firmly protect territorial sovereignty.

Emphasizing the strategic location of Military Region 2 in the Northwestern region, amid increasingly complex developments in the global and regional security environment with both traditional and non-traditional challenges, Gen. Chien asked the Party Organization of Military Region 2 to continue to uphold its key role in building a strong whole people’s defense posture, and to lead the building of politically-strong armed forces. 

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At the event

The military region’s Party Organization was also requested to comprehensively implement measures to innovate political and ideological education, make breakthroughs in promoting the cultural values of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in the new era as well as other emulation movements. In addition, they should concentrate on building elite, compact and strong armed forces of the region and a Party Organization strong in politics, ideology, morality and organization.

Translated by Mai Huong