The event aims to mark the 30th anniversary of the whole people's defense festive day and the 75th anniversary of the foundation day of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 75th anniversary of the GDP's foundation day. GDP leader presenting gifts to policy families The delegation gave 30 gifts, worth VND 50 million, to policy families, martyrs' relatives, wounded and sick soldiers, and Agent Orange/dioxin victims. This practical and meaningful activity reflects the nation's tradition of “When drinking water, remember its source” and the gratitude of the unit's troops towards the great sacrifices and contributions of the national contributors. In the revolutionary tradition, Phu Luong ward had outstanding contributions to the cause of national liberation and reunification in the past. In the current context, the locality's national contributors have always upheld their traditions and actively contributed to building their rich hometown. Translated … [Read more...] about Meaningful gifts given to national contributors
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More than 200 military role models in defense building to be honored
On December 10, the organizing panel of the meeting convened in Hanoi to review their preparations for the event under the chair of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics (GDP) of the Vietnam People’s Army. The organizing panel and relevant military agencies and units have proactively carried out their assigned tasks following the GDP’s Plan on the organization of the meeting in accordance with the decision of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission and the Minister of National Defense. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia General Nghia highly valued the efforts and high sense of responsibility of those engaged in organizing the meeting and asked them to complete the assignments and promote preparations for the meeting between the role models and leaders of the Party and State. They were also requested to make thorough preparations for the role models’ … [Read more...] about More than 200 military role models in defense building to be honored
PM urges Military Hospital 175 to become regional medical facility
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) attends the inauguration ceremony for the trauma and orthosis institute under Military Hospital 175. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Military Hospital 175 should work to turn itself into a strong medical facility in the region, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 11. He made the statement while visiting the hospital on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 30th All-People’s Defence Festival (December 22). PM Phuc asked the hospital to improve quality of medical examination, enhance capacity of its staff, apply advanced technology in treatment, as well as promote international cooperation so as to meet development requirements in the new period. Besides, the hospital needs to speed up the construction of the 1,000 – bed general hospital, nursing home and rehabilitation hospital, he said. The leader also took the occasion to hail the hospital’s efforts to … [Read more...] about PM urges Military Hospital 175 to become regional medical facility
Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets with Lao top leaders
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) meets with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Bounnhang Vorachith on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh paid courtesy calls to General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Bounnhang Vorachith and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on December 11, as part of his working visit to Laos. The Vietnamese Deputy PM congratulated Laos on its recent achievements and informed his hosts of the outcomes of the talks with his Lao counterpart Bounthong Chithmany. He said ministries and sectors are actively reviewing the implementation of agreements between the two countries’ leaders. They are also working hard to prepare for important diplomatic activities in early 2020, including the 42nd meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee. Welcoming Binh’s visit, the Lao leaders congratulated Vietnam on the recent … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh meets with Lao top leaders
Deputy PM Binh meets with Laos’ senior leaders
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) meets with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Bounnhang Vorachith (Photo: VNA) Binh congratulated Laos on its recent achievements and briefed his hosts on the outcomes of the talks with his Lao counterpart Bounthong Chithmany. Ministries and sectors are reviewing the implementation of agreements between the two countries’ leaders. They are also working hard to prepare for important diplomatic activities early next year, including the 42nd meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee, he said. The Lao leaders affirmed that the Party, State, Government and people of Laos always treasure and give the highest priority to the promotion of the great relationship, special solidarity and all-around cooperation with Vietnam, considering these as priceless and vital to the two countries’ revolutionary causes. Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith agreed that Laos … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Binh meets with Laos’ senior leaders