MND leaders pay tribute to former Party, State, military leaders

Defense Minister Phan Van Giang (center) talks with relatives of former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu.

The defense chief and his entourage expressed toke of gratitude to the former leaders for their great contribution and dedication to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, the military building, defense consolidation, and Fatherland safeguarding.

During conversations with family members of the former leaders, Gen. Giang wished them good health and happiness, and expressed his hope that they would continue to promote the traditions and actively contribute their efforts and wisdom to national construction and defense cause.

Gen. Phan Van Giang offers incense to former State President Le Duc Anh.

Gen. Phan Van Giang and his entourage pay tribute to Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap.

The Minister also informed former leaders about outstanding results in military-defense task performance of the whole military in 2025. He emphasized the successful parade in grand national celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, and participation in the parade in Russia to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, leaving a positive impression on local residents and international friends. Notably, in the year, as natural disasters occurred continuously and severely, exceeding historical levels and causing heavy losses of life and property in many localities, the military has continued to be a firm fulcrum, supporting locals in response and recovery efforts, further enhancing the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in the current situation.

Minister Giang wished the former leaders and their families good health and happiness. He hoped that they would keep paying attention to, following developments and contributing valuable and dedicated opinions to building an increasingly strong military capable of excellently fulfilling all assignments by the Party, State and people.

Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong (right) and former Defense Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich

Also on December 20, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong visited and conveyed best wishes to some former leaders of the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff.

Translated by Mai Huong