Public security force sent to southern battlefields receives hero title
The Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security on October 23 held a ceremony to bestow the title "Hero of People’s Armed Forces" to the public security force sent as reinforcements to the southern battlefields during the anti-America war.
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam addresses the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Public Security PartyCommittee and the Ministry of Public Security on October 23 held a ceremony to bestowthe title "Hero of People’s Armed Forces" to the public security force sent asreinforcements to the southern battlefields during the anti-America war.
In his remarks at the event, Minister of Public Security Gen. ToLam said the Party, State and Vietnamese people are always grateful for thecontributions made by the South's security force, including the reinforcements sent to the southern battlefields in the war.
He urged the Central Public Security Party Committee, theMinistry of Public Security and local public security units to continue well implementingsocial welfare policies designated for people who rendered services to thenation, including the public security force sent as reinforcements to thesouthern battlefields, and their families.
Lam hoped that the senior public security officers willfurther uphold their revolutionary bravery and morality to overcome hardshipsand contribute more to the cause of national construction and protection.
He also expected that the senior officers will devote to thedevelopment of public security forces and be shining examples for today’sgenerations.
The minister called on all public security officersto actively take part in rescue operations in flood-hit areas in central Vietnamand raise funds to support affected people.
As many as 906 public security officers were killed on dutyacross battlefields in the south while 46 others were arrested and imprisoned byAmerican troops during the past war. Hundreds of them were wounded or exposedto Agent Orange/Dioxin./.
The seventh Congress of the Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2020-2025 period will take place from October 11 to 13 in Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
The seventh Congress of the Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2020-2025 tenure opened in Hanoi on October 12 morning, with the attendance of Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Having absolute loyalty to the Party and close attachment to the people is the essence of and a source of strength for the People’s Public Security force to successfully fulfil its task of protecting the Party, the State and the people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
The seventh Congress of the Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2020-2025 tenure concluded on October 13, with representatives elected to the 13th National Party Congress.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 18 issued a dispatch asking for greater efforts to rescue operations and settlement of consequences of landslides in the central provinces of Thua Thien – Hue and Quang Tri.
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.
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam addresses the event. (Photo: VNA)
