Accompanied by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission Phan Dinh Trac and Politburo member, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen. Also joining the delegation were leaders of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Office of the President, Ministry of National Defense, Border Guard Command and Kien Giang province.
Ha Tien city has a particularly important position in defense, security, economy, tourism and foreign affairs with land and sea borders; has a large sea area, rich in potential for development in many fields.
Reporting to the President and the Youth Union, the Commander of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station said that in 2023, officers and soldiers in the unit have coordinated with relevant forces to well perform the task of protecting the country. protect the air and sea areas; Manage and protect national border security and sovereignty well. The unit has firmly grasped the situation, regularly maintains patrols, controls borders and landmarks, and especially effectively implements electronic Border Guard procedures to connect national single-window information, create favorable conditions for people and goods to pass through border gates. The station has also closely coordinated with the border protection force of other countries in managing and protecting borders, landmarks, preventing and combating smuggling and preventing cross-border crimes. The unit built and supported localities with 150m of rural roads; continue the adoption program for children in particularly difficult circumstances, including Cambodian children.
Officers, soldiers, and station commanders regularly propagate and mobilize people to strictly comply with illegal fishing; Actively participate in building "people's hearts"; Build a solid "All-People's Border Guard" foundation, maintain a relationship of solidarity and friendship with the forces and people of other countries in the border areas.
President Vo Van Thuong expressed his joy in visiting Ha Tien, a coastal land with an important position in the southwest of the country; With a long history and rich culture, the land and people of Ha Tien have entered poetry with a beauty "like the land of poetry".
On the occasion of Tet and Spring, President Vo Van Thuong respectfully sent greetings to the Party Committee, government, army and people of Ha Tien city, Kien Giang province and officers and soldiers of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon happily, safely, and achieve many achievements in the new year 2024.
Mentioning the importance of Ha Tien - a strategic area for defense and security of the country, the President acknowledged and praised the results that officers and soldiers of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station have achieved. efforts achieved in the past. The President also appreciated the effective coordination between the Border Guard and functional forces, authorities, and local people in border management, control, and handling of issues. relate to; especially efforts to prepare and implement the program "Spring Border Guard, Warm the Hearts of Villagers".
The President stated clearly that 2024 is the year when the entire Party, people, and army accelerate the implementation of the goals set by the 80th National Party Congress, and is also the year when many important events take place such as: Celebrating the 22th Anniversary of the Founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 12, 1944 - December 2, 12); 2024 years of Traditional Border Guard Day (March 65, 3 - March 3, 1959) and 3 years of Border Guard Day (March 3, 2024 - March 35, 3). The President said that this is an important time for the entire army to further promote the spirit: Working army, fighting army, production labor army; promote the good image of Uncle Ho's soldiers and better complete assigned tasks.
Emphasizing the top tasks of officers and soldiers of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station in the management of immigration across the border, the President requested to do well and continue to create favorable conditions. further for exchange and trade activities between people and businesses of the two countries. Along with that, it is necessary to maintain the role of the agency in charge of, coordinating and closely coordinating with relevant forces in the task of managing and protecting border security and sovereignty; At the same time, continue to encourage people to actively participate in protecting and building a border of peace, cooperation and development.
The President advised officers and soldiers in the unit to focus on the task of supporting the people in safe fishing activities, supporting people's livelihoods along with preserving and developing fishing grounds for the future. next generations.
Regarding the task of protecting national sovereignty and border security, the President requested that officers and soldiers of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station need to continue to rely on the people and coordinate with the people; promptly report, propose, and advise competent authorities to promptly resolve arising problems; Don't be suddenly passive in any situation.
Along with that is good implementation of daily and weekly work regimes, preserving and building green, clean and beautiful units, ensuring policies and regulations for officers and soldiers to work with peace of mind.
The President emphasized that the image of green-ranked military officers and soldiers is associated with everyday activities, closely linked to flesh and blood, close to the masses of people in border areas, always understanding the sentiments. and share with the people. The President hopes that the officers and soldiers of Ha Tien International Border Gate Border Guard Station, Kien Giang Border Guard and the whole country will make more efforts and make more achievements to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Ministry's Traditional Day. Vietnam Border Guard Team and 35 years of Border Guard Festival.
On this occasion, President Vo Van Thuong visited and gave gifts to Mr. Truong Tan Si, seriously wounded soldier, in Quarter 3, Binh An Ward, Ha Tien City.
