Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs General Nguyen Trong Nghia attended and delivered a speech at the event.

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General Nguyen Trong Nghia delivers a speech at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, General Nguyen Trong Nghia expressed his pride in meeting generations of cadres and soldiers. He emphasized that this recognition reflects the Party and State’s appreciation for the significant contributions of local personnel and residents during the struggles for national liberation and protection of the Fatherland.

As a safe zone commune, Long Thuan will now benefit from preferential policies, particularly priority investment in infrastructure and socio-economic growth. Residents will also receive support for healthcare insurance, better medical access, and social welfare, education, and cultural benefits to enhance their overall material and spiritual well-being.

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General Nguyen Trong Nghia congratulates Long Thuan ward on its recognition as a safe zone commune.

The Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs stressed that preserving, restoring, and promoting the values of revolutionary historical relics in the area must be given special attention. This will help educate younger generations about revolutionary traditions, foster patriotism, and inspire aspirations for national development.

He noted that this recognition also opens up opportunities for the locality to develop tourism, trade, and services, especially “return-to-the-roots” tourism, eco-tourism, and historical tourism, while strengthening public trust in the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws, and motivating local authorities and people to work together in building a prosperous homeland.

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General Nguyen Trong Nghia presents gifts to local policy beneficiaries.

On this occasion, General Nguyen Trong Nghia also offered incense and flowers at the war cemetery of former Go Cong district and the martyrs’ temple in Long Thuan ward, Dong Thap province.

Translated by Trung Thanh