The session was also attended by Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Sr. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang.
Speaking at the event, the PM said that over the past 73 years, officers and soldiers of the general department have remained loyal to the Party, the nation, and people, contributing to national construction and defense.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets General Department II's staff. |
They have offered timely and effective consultation to the Party, State, Central Military Commission, and Ministry of National Defense to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and interests, creating an environment of peace which has aided national development, he said.
In order to fulfill the tasks for 2019 and subsequent years, the PM asked the general department’s staff to continue upholding the virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, seriously abide by the Party’s and State’s principles and directions, renew its organizational structure in an efficient and streamlined manner, and put forward a trusted political and fighting force which is absolutely loyal to the Party, State, military and people.
On the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, the PM sent his best wishes to the staff and their families.
He also visited the department’s hall of fame.
Source: VNA