Defense minister visits and pays tribute to former defense leaders

In a cozy atmosphere, General Giang inquired after the former defense leaders, including former defense ministers General Pham Van Tra and General Ngo Xuan Lich; and former National Assembly Deputy Chairman Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy.

General Phan Van Giang presents gifts to former Defense Minister General Pham Van Tra.

General Giang also informed the former leaders on the task performance of the whole military in the first six months of 2022, especially in training and combat readiness work. Accordingly, the military has promoted its pioneering role in the cause of national construction and defense, deserving the trust of the people, Party, State and local authorities.

Inquiring after former Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich

He also noted them on the major tasks of the military in the coming time, hoping that Generals Pham Van Tra, Ngo Xuan Lich and Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy would continue contributing to the construction of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).

The delegation visiting Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy

On this occasion, General Giang presented gifts of the Central Military Commission and MND to the former defense leaders, wishing them good health and happiness.

General Giang offering incense in tribute to former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu

On the same day, General Giang also offered incense to pay tribute to former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu, who was also former head of the VPA' General Department of Political Affairs; former State President and former Defense Minister General Le Duc Anh; former defense ministers Generals Vo Nguyen Giap, Van Tien Dung, Doan Khue, and Phung Quang Thanh; and former Deputy Defense Minister General Le Trong Tan.

General Phan Van Giang paying tribute to former State President Le Duc Anh

General Phan Van Giang offering incense to General Vo Nguyen Giap

Offering incense in commemoration of the defense leaders’ great contribution to the Party’s revolutionary cause and the VPA’s construction, General Giang inquired after their families and hoped that they would promote their traditions, contributing to the development of the country and the military.

Translated by Minh Anh