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Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang addresses the meeting. |
The defense minister made the request at a meeting of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) to review task performance in October and roll out missions for November held in Hanoi on November 2.
Reportedly, in October, the Central Military Commission and the MND led the whole military to carry out military-defense tasks comprehensively. Specifically, combat readiness regulations were observed strictly while the skies, seas, borders, sovereignty and sea economy activities were firmly protected. In addition, the military sent troops, vehicles to and provided medical supplies for COVID-19-hit localities and adjusted work plans in accordance with the situation of the pandemic. Together with boosting patrol and guard to ensure security at their barracks, military units actively improved the quality of political education for troops.
Notably, numerous meaningful and practical activities to mark the 60th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea were held and outstanding collectives and individuals participating in the Army Games 2021 were honored and awarded in a timely manner.
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Participants at the meeting |
Furthermore, the military closely worked with other relevant forces to ensure security at the fourth session of the 13th Party Central Committee and the second session of the 15th National Assembly. They also enhanced dissemination of information about defense-military affairs, COVID-19 prevention and control, good persons and good deeds as well as actively fought wrongful views of hostile forces and protected the Party’s ideological foundation.
October also saw the military’s effective implementation of international integration and defense diplomacy and guarantee of logistical and financial services for training and combat readiness sessions.
Addressing the meeting, General Giang acknowledged good task performance of the military, especially forces engaging in COVID-19 prevention and control.
Regarding the missions for this month, the defense minister requested the military to keep a close watch on situational developments, make accurate forecasts of situations, and give suggestions to higher levels to deal with contingencies in a timely manner to avoid being put in a passive position.
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Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang urges units to effectively carry out focal tasks. |
Defense agencies and military units were urged to continue applying COVID-19 prevention and control measures during the new normal state and rearrange their work plans and training programs amid the developments of the pandemic.
The management and protection of the national borders, enhancement of patrol at border gates, trails and open paths and prevention of crimes and illegal immigration are among key tasks that the military will focus on in November.
General Giang also stressed the need to study and realize the resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress, the continuity of boosting international integration and defense diplomacy, the good preparation for the first-ever Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange, and the enhancement of international cooperation in COVID-19 prevention and control and settlement of war legacy.
Translated by Mai Huong