The Chief of the General Staff and the working delegation visited, presented gifts, and extended New Year greetings to former Vice National Assembly Chairman, former Chief of the General Staff, and former Deputy Defense Minister General Do Ba Ty; former Vice N.A. Chairman, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy. The defense leader also offered incense to pay tribute to former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu; former President Le Duc Anh; former Ministers of National Defense General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Van Tien Dung, General Doan Khue, General Phung Quang Thanh; former Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs General Chu Huy Man; former Chief of the General Staff and former Deputy Minister of National Defense General Le Trong Tan; General Hoang Can Thai, Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khac Nghien; former Deputy Director of the National Defense Academy Lt. Gen. Nguyen Hai Bang.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong offers incense and expresses gratitude to General Vo Nguyen Giap. |
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The delegation pays tribute to former President Le Duc Anh. |
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The Chief of the General Staff offers incense to former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu. |
General Cuong and the delegation respectfully offered incense to honor the former leaders of the Party, State, and military for their great contribution to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, as well as to the development of the military and defense strengthening. Under the absolute and direct leadership of the Party in all aspects, the Vietnam People’s Army has overcome numerous difficulties, grown stronger, achieved many glorious victories, and successfully completed all tasks assigned by the Party, State, and people. The military has truly deserved its title as the heroic military of the heroic Vietnamese nation and embodies the noble qualities and traditions of Uncle Ho’s soldiers. These accomplishments are thanks to the hard work, wisdom, and significant contribution of these former leaders.
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The defense leader pays tribute to General Phung Quang Thanh. |
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General Cuong inquires after the family of General Chu Huy Man. |
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Meeting with the family of General Doan Khue |
During meetings with the families of the former leaders, General Cuong sincerely inquired after and encouraged the families to continue the legacy of their ancestors and contribute to building a prosperous and civilized nation.
While visiting General Do Ba Ty and Lt. Gen. Dang Quan Thuy, the Chief of the General Staff informed them about some outstanding achievements of the entire military in 2024. In the year, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense directed the military to comprehensively fulfill all assigned tasks. The whole military demonstrated great unity and readiness to accomplish every mission; strictly maintained combat readiness, monitored the situation closely, and advised the Party and State on effective responses to situations, ensuring national sovereignty and security. Additionally, military forces have well worked together to maintain political security, social order, and safety nationwide. The defense work and defensive areas at all levels have been strengthened. The military has well promoted the role in responding to natural disasters, conducting search and rescue, adjusting the force organization strictly, scientifically and according to the roadmap.
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Visiting the family of Lt. Gen. Nguyen Hai Bang |
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General Cuong sending best wishes to Lt. Gen. Dang Quan Thuy |
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General Cuong and General Ty |
On the occasion, General Cuong sent his best wishes for a joyful Tet to General Do Ba Ty, Lt. Gen. Dang Quang Quy, and their families, and expressed his hope that they would continue to contribute their knowledge and experience to the military building and defense consolidation in the future.
Translated by Tran Hoai