General Nguyen Trong Nghia presided over the commemorative activities in Cao Bang.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - A delegation from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, led by General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the General Political Department, organized activities to commemorate historical events and express gratitude in Cao Bang province.

To commemorate the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army and the 36th anniversary of the National Defense Day, on December 21st, a delegation from the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense , led by General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the General Political Department, organized activities to pay tribute to the historical roots in Cao Bang province.

The Ministry of Defense has always paid attention to the revolutionary roots of Tam Kim.

The first destination for the group was the Tran Hung Dao Forest National Special Historical Site. This is a particularly significant historical location, marking the birth of the Vietnam Liberation Propaganda Team, the predecessor of the heroic Vietnam People's Army.

Writing his impressions in the commemorative guestbook, General Nguyen Trong Nghia affirmed: Before the sacred spirit of General Vo Nguyen Giap - the elder brother of the Vietnam People's Army, the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and all officers and soldiers of the entire army pledge to unite as one, to be absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, the Party, the State, and the people; to remain steadfast in the revolutionary ideals and goals of the Party; and to resolutely achieve the goal of building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern army that will contribute to the country's strong development in the new era, steadily advancing towards socialism.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia and the delegation commemorate General Vo Nguyen Giap and the soldiers of the Vietnam Liberation Propaganda Team (Photo: People's Army).

Continuing their journey of showing gratitude, the delegation visited and presented gifts to beneficiaries of social policies in Tam Kim commune.

Here, General Nguyen Trong Nghia and the delegation visited and inquired about the health and living conditions of families receiving preferential treatment and those who have rendered meritorious services to the revolution, listening to their heartfelt stories.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, General Nguyen Trong Nghia presented 30 gifts to beneficiaries of social policies in Tam Kim commune.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia affirmed: The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense always pay special attention to the revolutionary homeland of Tam Kim in particular and Cao Bang in general, continuing to work alongside the local government to implement policies supporting the military's rear areas, ensuring that every step of socio -economic development is linked to improving the quality of life for the people.

Building a high-quality workforce and boosting investment.

Also on December 21st, General Nguyen Trong Nghia visited and worked with the leaders of Cao Bang province.

Reporting to General Nguyen Trong Nghia on the results of socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security in the province over the past years, the leaders of Cao Bang province affirmed that the Party Committee, government, people of all ethnic groups, and armed forces of the province have implemented many comprehensive solutions, maximizing the potential and advantages of the locality,...

General Nguyen Trong Nghia offers incense and prayers in remembrance of General Vo Nguyen Giap and the soldiers of the Vietnam Liberation Propaganda Team (Photo: People's Army).

In particular, the work of ensuring border security, internal political security, economic security, information and communication security, and security in ethnic and religious areas has been carried out well; border defense work has been implemented synchronously, activities to combat crime and maintain social order and safety have been strengthened, and political security and social order and safety have been maintained.

In addition, relations between the governments, sectors, and people on both sides of the Vietnam-China border have been strengthened and developed.

Speaking at the meeting, General Nguyen Trong Nghia expressed his joy and congratulated the Party Committee, government, and people of Cao Bang province on the achievements they have made in recent times.

At the same time, General Nguyen Trong Nghia suggested that, in the coming period, the Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee should continue to promote a proactive and responsible spirit, closely adhering to reality to effectively implement socio-economic development tasks associated with strengthening national defense and security in the new period.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia and the delegation at the Tran Hung Dao Forest National Special Historical Site (Photo: People's Army Newspaper).

The Head of the General Political Department also requested the province to quickly address issues related to the Tran Hung Dao Forest National Special Historical Site, which is directly affected by natural disasters and landslides; and to proactively implement necessary technical measures to prevent the risk of damage and loss to the historical site.

At the same time, Cao Bang province needs to urgently complete the dossiers, reports, and recommendations to the competent authorities to find fundamental and long-term solutions; the handling must ensure compliance with the law on heritage while also meeting the urgent requirements of reality, avoiding delays that could cause serious consequences.

In addition, General Nguyen Trong Nghia suggested that the province focus on effectively implementing the three major development programs that have been identified, including: developing culture in conjunction with tourism; developing border trade economy; and developing forest economy in a sustainable direction.

The province also needs to focus on implementing breakthroughs, prioritizing the development of high-quality human resources; boosting investment and improving infrastructure, especially strategic transportation infrastructure; promoting science, technology, and digital transformation, linked with improving telecommunications and internet infrastructure; and effectively implementing the digital literacy campaign for the general public.

Regarding national defense and security, General Nguyen Trong Nghia suggested that the province continue to build a relationship of solidarity, friendship, stability, and long-term cooperation along the border, closely linked to the task of socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security; closely coordinate between forces in ensuring traditional and non-traditional security, especially in preventing and combating natural disasters and epidemics, and firmly protecting the area.

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