The military has become fundamentally lean, efficient, and powerful.

(NLĐO) - President Luong Cuong stated that by the end of 2024, the Vietnam People's Army organization would be basically streamlined, efficient, and strong.

On the afternoon of February 20th, President Luong Cuong worked with the Ministry of National Defense on the results of implementing Resolution 05 of the Politburo on the organization of the Vietnam People's Army for the period 2021-2030 and beyond.

The President delivers a directive speech at the working session. Photo: VNA

Also attending were General Phan Van Giang, Member of the Political Bureau and Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Head of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army; Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, along with leaders of central committees, ministries, and agencies.

At the meeting, reporting on the implementation of Resolution 05, General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense, stated that in recent times, deeply understanding the Party's guidelines and viewpoints on building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern People's Army, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense have resolutely directed the systematic and scientific adjustment of the force's organization; learning from experience and adjusting the plan accordingly. They have closely combined organizational work with policy and ideological work, creating consensus throughout the army; without affecting the regular or unexpected political tasks of agencies and units.

Simultaneously, the Ministry of National Defence proceeded to dissolve and merge some subordinate agencies and units, and establish some new units. The organization of agencies and units was adjusted from the level directly under the Ministry to the operational and tactical levels, ensuring a synchronized and rational structure among components and forces, avoiding overlapping functions and tasks; and reducing intermediate levels and support units.

Adjusting troop deployments across all three regions (North, Central, and South) and all five operational environments. In addition, strengthening the military region defense posture; developing provinces and centrally-administered cities into solid defense zones in the new situation; increasing troop numbers for newly established units and units tasked with training and combat readiness in key strategic areas, borders, seas, and islands…

At the meeting, President Luong Cuong expressed strong agreement with the opinions, and highly appreciated and commended the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense for thoroughly understanding and implementing Resolution 05 and the direct guidance of the General Secretary and the Secretary of the Central Military Commission.

The President stated that by the end of 2024, the Vietnam People's Army would be fundamentally streamlined, efficient, and strong; with a synchronized and rational organizational structure among its components and forces; exceeding the target set in Resolution No. 05 by one year. During the process of implementing major organizational and personnel adjustments, attention was paid to resolving issues related to appropriate policies and benefits, creating a high level of unity among officers and soldiers throughout the army.

President Luong Cuong with leaders of the Ministry of National Defense and delegates. Photo: VNA

The President requested that in the coming period, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense should study and review the country's situation in the context of strong development and preparation for the Party Congresses at all levels leading up to the 14th National Party Congress, while also assessing the current global situation to make proposals and recommendations on the continued implementation of Resolution No. 05 in a suitable manner; and continue to excellently fulfill their functions and tasks as a fighting force, a working force, and a productive labor force.

The President emphasized that the military needs to set an example in thoroughly understanding and concretizing the requirements of the Politburo and the Central Committee on continuing to implement Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, building a streamlined, strong, efficient, effective, and effective political system; arranging, adjusting, and merging organizations with similar functions and tasks to ensure a streamlined, strong, and efficient system; and implementing the principle of one agency performing multiple tasks, with one task assigned to only one agency to take the lead and bear primary responsibility.

Based on their functions and responsibilities, solutions must be implemented to effectively handle all situations; uphold the Party's organizational and leadership principles; and ensure the absolute and direct leadership of the Party over the Vietnam People's Army in all aspects.

At the meeting, leaders of the Ministry of National Defence, its General Departments, and agencies received the directives; and expressed their hope that the President would continue to pay attention and create favorable conditions for the Ministry to further adjust the organization of the armed forces to be lean, efficient, and strong, building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern army in accordance with the Party's resolutions.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/chu-tich-nuoc-luong-cuong-quan-doi-da-co-ban-tinh-gon-manh-196250220184648745.htm