The event was also held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the foundation day of the Vietnam People’s Army and 30th anniversary of the whole people’s defense festive day.

Speaking at the ceremony, General To Lam, Minister of Public Security, recalled the glorious tradition of the Vietnam People’s Army over the past 75 years. Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings encourages coordination and assistance between public security agencies and the military, the two forces have cooperated and excellently fulfilled all missions assigned by the Party, Nation, and people over the past years, Lam added.

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General Lich and General Lam shake hands

Notably, in 2019, the two sides strengthened their cooperation in an intensive and effective manner, contributing to ensuring absolute safety at international activities and events in Vietnam, namely the second U.S. - the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Summit and the celebration of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2019. General Lam thanked and hoped to receive coordination and assistance from the Military Central Commission and Ministry of National Defense in protecting security and building the public security force in the coming time.

On behalf of the Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defense, General Ngo Xuan Lich, Defense Minister, expressed thanks to the care and sentiments of the leaders of the Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security and public security generals.

He recalled the outcomes of the recent meeting of the Central Military Commission, in which the General Secretary and State President acknowledged the effective contributions of the public security force to the successful accomplishment of the missions of the whole military over the past time, especially in the context of complicated developments in international and regional situations.

General Lich hoped that in the coming time military units will receive support and coordination from the Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security and public security troops. He strongly believed that with close coordination, the two forces will successfully fulfill all assigned missions in 2020 with a focus on protecting national independence and sovereignty and ensuring safety at Party Congresses at all levels and the 13th National Party Congress and activities hosted by Vietnam when it is the ASEAN Chair. 

Translated by Tran Hoai