General Staff of Vietnam People’s Army marks 75th founding anniversary
The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) received the first-class Fatherland Defence Order and celebrated its 75th founding anniversary at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 5.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets officials of the Defence Ministry and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army prior to the ceremony on September 5 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The General Staff of the VietnamPeople’s Army (VPA) received the first-class Fatherland Defence Order andcelebrated its 75th founding anniversary at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 5.
Reviewing the General Staff’s development, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said its foundation on September 7, 1945 was ahistoric event, marking a step forward in the development of the VPA.
Upon its establishment 75 years ago, the VPAGeneral Staff gave advice and directed the implementation of urgent tasks toprotect the young revolutionary administration and develop the people’s armedforces.
During the resistance war against France, itdirected armed forces to launch offensives to defeat the colonialists’ highestwarfare efforts and march with the entire people to final triumph after anine-year resistance war full of hardships, with the peak being the victory ofthe Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
In the fight against the US, the General Staffsubmitted timely proposals to the Politburo, the Central Military Commissionand the Defence Ministry, directed the change of methods of struggle in thesouth, built combating plans and opened strategic transportation routes toensure timely support for the southern battlefield, according to the Governmentleader.
PM Phuc also highlighted the General Staff’scontributions to the victory of the wars to safeguard the nation along both thenorthern and southern borders, the Cambodian people’s win over the genocidalregime, and Laos’ victory over acts of sabotage by hostile forces to protectrevolutionary achievements.
He also spoke highly of the General Staff’sperformance in instructing the VPA in preventing and dealing with naturaldisasters and epidemics, search and rescue, building new-style rural areas, andespecially combating against COVID-19, thereby helping to enhance thesolidarity between the army and the people.
On this occasion, he applauded the performanceby the Vietnamese military delegation to the International Army Games 2020 andtheir gold medal in the Tank Biathlon at this event./.
“Thank you, soldiers!” This is the heartfelt sentiment of Vietnamese citizens returning home from overseas and quarantined at facilities in south-central Khanh Hoa province’s military units towards those who have cared for them in recent days.
The Defence Ministry held a ceremony in Hanoi on August 18 to hand over the President’s decision to assign 10 officers to join the UN peacekeeping operation at the UN headquarters, the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
Lieut. Gen. Le Huy Vinh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, attended the 23rd Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (IPACC), which was organised virtually on August 25.
The tank team of the Vietnam People’s Army triumphed at the final race of tank crews of the second division in the Tank Biathlon event of the ongoing 2020 International Army Games in the suburbs of Russia’s Moscow on September 4.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets officials of the Defence Ministry and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army prior to the ceremony on September 5 (Photo: VNA) 
