Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong and his entourage offered incense in commemoration of former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu; former State President Le Duc Anh, and former Defense Ministers General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Van Tien Dung, General Doan Khue, General Phung Quang Thanh.
The delegation also paid tribute to former Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs General Chu Huy Man; former Chiefs of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnam People’s Army, former Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, and more.
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Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong and the delegation paying tribute to Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap |
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, General Cuong and the delegation expressed profound gratitude for the great contributions of the late leaders to the revolutionary cause of the Party, the nation, and the development of the Vietnam People’s Army. Their legacy holds paramount importance in the struggle for national independence and in the protection of the Fatherland, serving as a source of pride and inspiration for future generations.
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Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong offering incense in tribute to Gen. Le Duc Anh, late State President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
The GS Chief also conveyed his sincere regards and best wishes to the families of the late leaders, encouraging them to bring into play their families’ noble traditions, to contribute to the country’s and military’s development.
On this day, Gen. Cuong presented gifts and conveyed greetings to former Defense Ministers General Pham Van Tra, General Ngo Xuan Lich; former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, former Chief of General Staff and former Deputy Defense Minister General Do Ba Ty; Lt. Gen. Dang Quan Thuy, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces and former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly.
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Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong inquires after Gen. Pham Van Tra |
In a warm and intimate atmosphere, Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong inquired after the former leaders’ well-being and daily lives, and briefed the military’s recent outstanding results, particularly tasks and activities in celebration of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
The relatives of former Party, State, and military leaders expressed their profound gratitude for the care from the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong personally, and the delegation. They also conveyed their delight and satisfaction with the achievements of military’s units and agencies in recent years. They truly believed that under the leadership of the Party, directly from the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense, the entire military will continue to strive, be united, and overcome challenges and obstacles, fulfilling all assigned tasks under any circumstances.
Translated by Huyen Trang – Thu Ha