Attendees included Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff: Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, and Lieutenant General Nguyen Ba Luc; along with representatives from agencies and units under the General Staff.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong chairs the conference. |
A report at the conference affirmed that in March, the General Staff directed the military to fulfill all assigned missions. Units maintained strict combat readiness, providing timely advice to handle arising issues and safeguard territorial sovereignty without being caught by strategic surprises.
Notably, the military coordinated with police to ensure nationwide political security, inspecting measures for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils elections (2026-2031 tenure). The General Staff also reviewed 2026 combat readiness transition exercises and developed drill plans for military regions and services. Furthermore, training kickoff ceremonies and sports festivals were strictly organized to align with approved programs, with inspection delegations dispatched to rectify early-phase shortcomings.
Emphasis was placed on border and maritime patrols to prevent illegal entry and sabotage. Units maintained standing militia posts for security while upholding search and rescue readiness for natural disasters.
Concluding the conference, General Nguyen Tan Cuong praised these achievements. He ordered the military to monitor key areas closely and finalize the Combat Readiness Directive for the Vietnam People’s Army and the Militia and Self-Defense Forces. He also urged directives on logistics reserves, weapons management, and the completion of combat work summaries for the 2021-2025 period.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong further instructed units to intensify patrols against illegal border crossings and reactionary activities. He emphasized expelling foreign vessels violating Vietnam’s waters and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Additionally, he requested strict flight safety, drone management, and enhanced cyberspace control. The General stressed ensuring uninterrupted communications and monitoring the quality of training and new recruits. Finally, he called for proactive disaster responses and secure cryptographic systems to guarantee timely command and control.
Translated by Minh Anh