The event brought together other prominent political figures including General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, and Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee. Former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and leaders from central and local governments were also present.

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Party General Secretary To Lam and high-ranking delegation at the newly inaugurated he People’s Public Security Force monument in District 5, HCM City, on April 29

Speaking at the ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quoc To, Deputy Minister of Public Security, stressed that the monument not only honors the glorious achievements of generations of police officers but also stands as a cultural landmark with profound political, historical, and cultural significance.

It helps raise public awareness, promote crime prevention, and consolidate public trust in leadership at all levels, he stated, adding it also encourages close coordination and support for the People’s Public Security forces in fulfilling their missions to maintain national security and public order for peace and happiness for all citizens.

Additionally, the “for peaceful life” monument serves as a distinctive architectural and cultural landmark, enhancing the urban landscape and becoming an attractive destination for visitors to the city, he underscored.

The monument, located within Au Lac Park, features a unique structural design. Standing over 8 meters tall, it features a distinctive composition of seven figures including a Vietnamese mother, a child, and five police officers. The monument complex includes the statue, its base, greenery, lawns, flower beds, a playground, and lighting systems.

Source: VNA