February 14, 2025 | 22:49 (GMT+7)
MND completes restructuring plan one year ahead of schedule
PANO - The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has completed the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 05 a year ahead of schedule, and the military has become more streamlined, compact, and strong.
Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang said that while speaking at the working session of group 7 of the 15th National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session. The defense minister stressed that the restructuring and streamlining of the apparatus had been implemented based on Resolution 18-NQ/TW, "Some issues regarding the continued renewal and restructuring of the political system to be more streamlined, effective, and efficient."
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General Phan Van Giang speaks at the working session. |
General Giang pointed out that the restructuring of the political apparatus following Resolution 18 has been carried out over the past seven years and entered its 8th year this year. The defense leader added that the armed forces have very special characteristics, so the restructuring must be done according to a separate plan. He announced that up to now, the MND and the Ministry of Public Security have basically completed their restructuring tasks.
The MND is currently reviewing the implementation of Resolution No.05-NQ/TW, dated January 17, 2022, of the Politburo on the organization of the Vietnam People's Army in the 2021-2030 period and the following years; and Resolution No.230-NQ/QUTW, dated April 2, 2022, of the Central Military Commission, on the leadership over the implementation of the organization of the Vietnam People's Army in the 2021-2030 period and the subsequent years.
The review results showed that the MND has completed the implementation of Resolution No.05-NQ/TW one year ahead of schedule. The ministry has merged units and completed all tasks in line with Resolution No.05-NQ/TW and Decree No.01/2022/ND-CP, which stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the MND.
Translated by Tran Hoai