In his speech, President Cuong lauded Military Region 9 for working closely with local Party committees, authorities and people to fulfill assigned tasks.
He said with challenges and opportunities in 2024, under the Party and State’s timely and sound direction, the National Assembly’s support, the decisive management of the Government and Prime Minister, the relentless efforts of ministries, sectors, localities and the entire political system, the unity of the people, military and business community, Vietnam achieved comprehensive progress in various areas.
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State President Luong Cuong visits staff of Military Region 9. |
He underlined the important contribution of the Central Military Commission and entire military in general and the Party Committee, Command and troops of Military Region 9 in particular to the country’s pride-worthy achievements.
With 2025 poised to be a pivotal year marked by major political events, he called on the Party Committee and Command of Military Region 9 to further improve their situation awareness, swiftly identify and address emerging issues, and ensure readiness in all scenarios to avoid being caught off guard.
The President urged closer coordination with local authorities to drastically combat crime, actively thwart any schemes or plots by hostile forces.
Each officer and soldier was reminded of the importance of seriously observing state laws and military discipline, with a particular emphasis on fostering strong relations with civilians to accomplish assigned tasks.
Military Region 9 must restructure and reorganize itself into a streamlined, compact and strong model; improve the quality of training to match real combat conditions, particularly in the context of high-tech warfare, he said.
Attention should be paid to the preparation and successful hosting of Party congresses at all levels within Military Region 9, in the lead-up to the Party Congress of the Military Region for the 2025–2030 term, the 12th Congress of the Military Party Organization, and ultimately the 14th National Party Congress, he said, adding that it should also partner with local Party committees and authorities to improve the effectiveness of mass mobilization, especially in border, island and disadvantaged areas.
Earlier, President Luong Cuong paid tribute to late Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung at his memorial site in Long Phuoc commune, Long Ho district, Vinh Long province.
He also laid flowers and offered incense at another memorial site in Vung Liem district, honoring late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet for his dedication to the revolutionary cause and national construction and defense.
Source: VNA