The conference aimed to disseminate and implement leadership and guidance documents from the Central Committee, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense , and the General Political Department; and to unify understanding, responsibilities, and methods of organization and implementation within the armed forces of Military Region 1, ensuring that the election process is conducted seriously, in accordance with the law, democratically, safely, and effectively.

Major General Duong Van Quang, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region 1, delivered the concluding remarks at the conference.

At the conference, the functional agencies of Military Region 1 disseminated the basic contents of the guidelines for organizing the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the election of deputies to the People's Councils at all levels of the Military Region, focusing on personnel preparation, procedures for nominating candidates, and election organization. The focus was on strictly implementing the consultation process for selecting military officers to run for election, ensuring that the standards, structure, and composition comply with regulations; and closely coordinating with the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front at the commune level in organizing voter meetings in residential areas to gather opinions and assess the trust of voters in the candidates.

In addition, the conference agreed on matters related to the division of polling areas, the establishment of polling stations at agencies and units within the Military Region's armed forces; the review and strict management of the list of military personnel voters; and ensuring the rights and civic duties of officers and soldiers participating in the election in accordance with the law. Specific measures were also implemented to protect internal political security , maintain political security and social order, and ensure absolute safety for polling areas in units and localities where troops are stationed. Simultaneously, efforts were intensified in propaganda and education, creating a vibrant atmosphere of competition and raising the political awareness and responsibility of officers and soldiers throughout the Military Region.

The scene at the conference.

Concluding the conference, Major General Duong Van Quang, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region 1, requested that all agencies and units of the Military Region's armed forces closely adhere to the election plan and schedule of the National Election Council, with voting scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on March 15, 2026. According to the plan, the entire Military Region will establish 22 polling stations, with thousands of military personnel participating in the voting process in their respective localities.

The Deputy Political Commissar of the Military Region emphasized that the election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels is a particularly important political event for the country, demonstrating the people's right to self-governance. Therefore, agencies and units need to continue to thoroughly understand the documents from higher authorities; organize training for cadres and soldiers involved in election work; strengthen coordination with local Party committees and authorities where the units are stationed; and do a good job of preparing in all aspects to ensure the successful organization of the election within the Armed Forces of Military Region 1, contributing to the overall success of the election nationwide.

Text and photos: DUC THUY

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