The ceremony was chaired by State President Luong Cuong, who is also Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Addressing the ceremony, President Cuong congratulated the two officers on their promotion, affirming that this is not only a great honor and pride for them, but also a source of pride for the entire Vietnam People’s Army.
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State President Luong Cuong (center) presents congratulatory flowers to the two promoted officers. |
He noted that both officers are outstanding cadres of the Party, the State and the Vietnam People’s Army, who have received systematic training, grown through grassroots units, and been tested across various positions, fields and working environments. In all circumstances, they have demonstrated firm political mettle, exemplary revolutionary ethics, and a strong sense of dedication and responsibility in the cause of national construction and defense.
The State leader noted that the world and regional situation remains complex, with peace, cooperation and development facing serious challenges amid intensifying strategic competition, while Vietnam, after nearly 40 years of renewal, has achieved historic gains but continues to confront difficulties.
He urged the newly promoted officers to uphold the heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, maintain revolutionary moral integrity, strengthen bonds with soldiers and the people, and continuously strive to be exemplary leaders and commanders meeting the standards set by President Ho Chi Minh.
He also called on them, together with leaders of the General Department of Political Affairs and the National Defense Academy, to build strong and pure Party organizations; enhance advisory work and high-level training in military and defense affairs; and contribute to building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern military, ensuring it remains absolutely loyal to the Party, the State and the people while safeguarding the Fatherland in all circumstances.
On behalf of the promoted officers, Tung pledged absolute loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland and the people; continued cultivation of revolutionary ethics; active study of and adherence to Ho Chi Minh’s thought, moral example and style; and effective advice the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, contributing to building a modern Vietnam People’s Army in the new era of national development.
Source: VNA