Conference reviews inspection over Central Military Commission
In addition to operational reforms, the Central Military Commission and its Standing Committee have taken a proactive role in preparing for the 12th Congress of the Army Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 term, contributing to the drafting of key documents for the 14th National Party Congress.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)♏ – A conference of the Politburo and Secretariat’s inspection team No.1913 took place in Hanoi on March 17 to approve a draft report detailing inspection results of the Central Military Commission.
The event was co-chaired by Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission and head of the inspection team Nguyen Duy Ngoc and Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.
The draft report underscores the Central Military Commission's unwavering commitment to the Party Central Committee, Politburo, and Secretariat’s resolutions and directives. Under their leadership, the Central Military Commission has issued an impressive array of documents, including 21 resolutions, conclusions, decisions, and directives, alongside one scheme and 54 plans and guidelines. These have been instrumental in aligning Party organisations, agencies and units with the Party's overarching vision.
At the conference (Photo: VNA)
The Central Military Commission earned praise for its close coordination with the Ministry of National Defence in crafting timely inspection and supervision plans. These efforts have ensured consistent oversight of the implementation of Party directives, with clear task assignments to maintain accountability.
The report also commended the restructuring efforts across military agencies and units, which have resulted in more streamlined, efficient and robust operations. Key changes include the reduction of intermediate bodies and personnel, a sharper focus on combat training and readiness, and steps to eliminate overlapping roles and responsibilities.
In addition to operational reforms, the Central Military Commission and its Standing Committee have taken a proactive role in preparing for the 12th Congress of the Army Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 term, contributing to the drafting of key documents for the 14th National Party Congress.
In his closing remarks, Ngoc drew attention to several key areas requiring further focus, including economic-defence production, military science and technology, biotechnology, and military medicine and pharmaceuticals.
He called on the Central Military Commission to deepen its analysis and provide forward-looking guidance in these fields, build on current successes and strengths, and sharpen its strategic leadership to deliver even stronger outcomes in the future./.
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