Military Region 1, established on October 16, 1945, encompasses six Northeastern provinces of Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and Lang Son, with a combined population of nearly 6 million belonging to 25 ethnic groups. Among these localities, Cao Bang and Lang Son share the borderline of 564km with China, with 1,108 border markers, 27 border guard stations, and seven border gates.

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Military Region 1 officers and soldiers welcome President Tran Dai Quang. 

Visiting Military Region 1 on December 18 on the occasion of the 73rd founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army, the President applauded efforts as well as victories and achievements of Military Region 1 over the past 73 years.

He stressed the strategic position of the region, and required Military Region 1 to keep close watch of the situation in order to give timely advice to the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense on military and defense tasks in the region. The military region should also coordinate with ministries and agencies in crime prevention, and contribute to protecting the national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

He also required Military Region 1 to pay attention to building strong Party organization and armed forces, while working together with local Party committees and authorities to strengthen the grassroots political system.

On this occasion, the President offered incense at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument House at the Thai Nguyen provincial Party Committee’s headquarters, and the Monument dedicated to Company 915 Youth Volunteers in Thai Nguyen city.

Source: VNA