NTV respectfully publishes the full text of the speech of Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, at the ceremony to receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces for the second time by the Provincial Military and the meeting with retired and retired senior military officers in the province, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army:

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Provincial Party Secretary, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee spoke at the ceremony.

- Dear comrade: General Nguyen Tan Cuong, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Deputy Minister of National Defense;

- Dear comrades, members of the Party Central Committee, former members of the Party Central Committee, leaders of Military Region 4 Command, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City Command; leaders of Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR; heroic Vietnamese mothers, heroes of the People's Armed Forces; generals of the Vietnam People's Army;

- Dear delegates, dear comrades!

Today, in the heroic Soviet homeland - the homeland rich in cultural and revolutionary traditions - the homeland of the great President Ho Chi Minh, Nghe An province solemnly organized the ceremony to receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces (for the second time) for the provincial armed forces and met with senior military officers who retired and retired in the province on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army and the 35th anniversary of the National Defense Day.

On behalf of the leaders of Nghe An province, I would like to send my respectful greetings and best wishes to the heroic Vietnamese Mothers; retired senior officers in the Army; generals of the Vietnam People's Army from Nghe An; and distinguished delegates.

Overview of the ceremony.

Dear delegates, dear comrades!

80 years ago, the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army - the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army - was established. This was a great historical event of the Vietnamese Revolution. After 80 years of building, fighting and growing, our Army is truly the heroic Army of a heroic nation; a political force, a vanguard fighting force on all fronts, absolutely loyal and trustworthy to the Party, State and People; Our Army has fulfilled its functions as a fighting army, a working army, a production labor army and carried out its noble international duties. Generations of officers and soldiers of the Army, regardless of historical period, have always been united, unanimous, overcome countless difficulties and challenges, achieved glorious achievements and feats, contributing to the successful implementation of the cause of building and defending the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam, worthy of President Ho Chi Minh's praise for the Vietnam People's Army : "Our Army is loyal to the Party, filial to the people, ready to fight and sacrifice for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for socialism. Every mission is completed, every difficulty is overcome, every enemy is defeated."

Delegates attending the ceremony.

35 years ago, the Party and the State decided to take December 22, the founding day of the Vietnam People's Army, as the National Defense Day. Since then, December 22 has truly become a great national festival, aiming to raise awareness of the responsibility of the whole society to protect the Fatherland and the combined strength of the national defense - people's security; heighten the vigilance of all classes of people against all plots and tricks of hostile forces to sabotage our country's revolution; Encourage young people to actively and enthusiastically participate in military service, be ready to receive and excellently complete assigned tasks, contributing to building and defending the Fatherland.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Dear delegates, dear comrades!

The history of the nation has solemnly recorded a Nghe An that “stood up first” to create the heroic Nghe Tinh Soviet, contributing to the first general rehearsal, leading the August Revolution of 1945 to success, opening a new, brilliant page in the nation’s history. An Nghe An that was a great rear base, providing human and material resources with the spirit of “not a pound of rice missing, not a soldier missing” for the Dien Bien Phu victory that resounded throughout the five continents, a “battlefield that did not spare young lives”, “a car that did not pass by a house did not spare” for the great victory of the Spring of national reunification in 1975, a steadfast loyalty when fighting side by side with neighboring friends selflessly for the noble international duty. An Nghe An that was the indomitable frontline of the “coordinates of fire” against the American imperialists who destroyed the North. An Nghe An that together with the people of the whole country created great victories for the nation in the Ho Chi Minh era, becoming a beautiful symbol of Vietnamese revolutionary heroism.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Throughout that revolutionary journey, the land and people of Nghe An have made worthy contributions with indelible marks, writing the glorious traditions of the homeland. In the long struggles for independence, national unification and the construction of socialism, following the sacred call of the Fatherland, the Party and Uncle Ho, hundreds of thousands of outstanding children of Nghe An have devoted their youth, fought steadfastly, devoted their whole lives to the eternal existence of the Fatherland, to the happiness of the People. The blood of the heroic martyrs has colored the glorious revolutionary flag, so that our country can blossom with independence and bear the fruit of freedom.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Through the resistance wars, Nghe An had more than 590,000 people participating in the army, over 45,000 youth volunteers; over 167,000 people participating in the frontline labor force, militia and guerrillas; more than 45,000 people recognized as martyrs; over 56,000 wounded and sick soldiers; 20,000 people participating in the resistance war; 930 revolutionary cadres were imprisoned by the enemy; 2,800 mothers were awarded and posthumously awarded the State honorary title "Heroic Vietnamese Mother"; more than 500,000 families and individuals were awarded resistance medals and orders; 75 comrades were honored to be awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

Those numbers not only demonstrate the great sacrifices of the army and people of Nghe An, for the revolution, for the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, but also clearly demonstrate the heroism and resilience of the People's Army and the armed forces of Nghe An province.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Dear delegates, dear comrades!

Promoting the glorious and precious traditions of the heroic Soviet homeland, in recent years, all levels, sectors, armed forces and people of all ethnic groups in the province have united, joined hands, strived and achieved important achievements in all fields, creating many outstanding marks and highlights. In 2024, the growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2024 is estimated at 9.01%, ranking 13th in the country; State budget revenue is estimated at nearly 24,000 billion VND, the third year exceeding the 20,000 billion VND mark. Investment attraction has achieved very positive results, especially attracting foreign investment capital, for 3 consecutive years in the top 10 provinces and cities with the highest total newly registered and adjusted capital reaching nearly 1.7 billion USD. The fields of Health, Education - Training, Finance - Banking... have gradually become the center of the North Central region. The lives of people in all regions, especially in mountainous areas, have gradually improved significantly. Social security has been taken care of, people's health care and poverty reduction have been focused on; traditional cultural and historical values ​​have been preserved and promoted. National defense and security have been strengthened, and the work of building the Party and the political system has achieved many important results.

Retired and retired senior military officers in Nghe An province attended the ceremony.

It can be affirmed that the achievements have had a great and very important contribution from the provincial armed forces. Over 80 years of construction, fighting and growing, the provincial armed forces have continuously grown, regardless of any circumstances, on the arduous and fierce fighting journey or in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, the provincial armed forces have always been absolutely loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and the People, achieved many glorious feats, excellently completed all assigned tasks, truly being the core force, the reliable support of the Party committees at all levels, the Government and the people of all ethnic groups in the province.

In particular, in recent years, under the leadership and direction of the Party Committee, the Military Region 4 Command, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council and the Provincial People's Committee, the provincial armed forces have proactively overcome difficulties, made fighting efforts, raised the spirit of revolutionary vigilance, prevented, and effectively fought against all plots and activities of "Peaceful evolution" and "Violent overthrow" by hostile forces, and sabotage activities by bad elements; proactively and actively advised Party committees and authorities at all levels to build a national defense foundation associated with the people's security posture and build increasingly solid defense zones, contributing to maintaining local stability and creating a favorable environment for local socio-economic development.

Retired and retired senior military officers in Nghe An province attended the ceremony.

Over the past 80 years, the Provincial Armed Forces have been honored to receive many noble awards from the Party and the State; in particular, on October 10, 2024 (for the second time), the Nghe An Provincial Armed Forces were honored to be awarded the title "Heroic Unit of the People's Armed Forces" by the Party and the State for their outstanding achievements in combat and combat service, contributing to the cause of building socialism and defending the Fatherland.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Deputy Minister of National Defense, presented the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to the Military Command of Nghe An province.

On behalf of the provincial leaders, I would like to respectfully acknowledge and warmly commend the important contributions and great sacrifices of generations of cadres and soldiers of the provincial armed forces in the past period.

Dear delegates, dear comrades!

In the coming time, the political and economic situation in the world, the region and the country is forecast to continue to change rapidly, with complex and unpredictable developments, along with hostile forces, reactionaries and bad elements continuing to increase their sabotage activities. The country is entering a new historical period, a new era - the era of national development, deep international integration, bringing many opportunities for development, while also posing many risks and challenges to the work of ensuring national defense and security.

Overview of the ceremony.

In response to that requirement and situation, to ensure economic development associated with firmly ensuring national defense, security and sovereignty over borders, islands, maintaining political security, social order and safety in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 39-NQ/TW, dated July 18, 2023 of the Politburo on building and developing Nghe An province to 2030, with a vision to 2045, I propose that the provincial armed forces promote the tradition of being twice awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces, continue to unite, unite, join hands, make the most of favorable opportunities, overcome difficulties and challenges, push back risks, promote the core role, maintain political stability, and create a favorable environment for socio-economic development. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to implementing well the following key tasks:

Firstly: Continue to thoroughly grasp and flexibly and creatively apply the Resolution of the 8th Central Committee (13th tenure) on the Strategy for National Defense in the new situation into practice to build Nghe An province's armed forces to be increasingly strong in all aspects, with a high spirit of revolutionary vigilance, steadfast political will, ready to fight, not to be passive or surprised in any situation; always be the core force in building the all-people national defense; maintain political security and social order and safety in the area.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Second: Continue to effectively implement the Provincial Party Committee's Action Program to implement Resolution No. 28 of the Politburo on continuing to build provinces and centrally-run cities into strong defense zones in the new situation, linking economic, cultural and social development with strengthening national defense and security, building a national defense posture associated with a people's security posture, a posture of people's hearts; building a strong national defense posture, promoting the responsibility of all levels, sectors, cadres, party members and people of all walks of life in performing the task of building and defending the Fatherland.

Third: Continuously improve the quality and comprehensive combat strength of the armed forces; build a "Sleek, compact, strong" standing force, a militia and self-defense force, and a reserve mobilization force in the direction of "Strong, widespread, and solid", with reasonable numbers and high quality. Innovate and improve the quality of training and exercises close to the actual situation to increase combat capability and combat strength. Strengthen political and ideological education, build and train officers and soldiers with steadfast political will, strictly abide by military discipline, maintain the qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", ready to receive and excellently complete assigned tasks.

Retired senior military officers in Nghe An province attended the ceremony.

Fourth: Continue to improve the leadership capacity, fighting strength of the Party organization and the quality of cadres and Party members in the provincial armed forces; meet the requirements of the tasks, do a good job of training and developing Party members in the entire force; innovate and improve the quality of activities of Party committees and organizations; The provincial armed forces must be an exemplary force, taking the lead in implementing Resolution No. 4 of the Central Committee (12th tenure) on strengthening Party building and rectification; prevent and repel the degradation of political ideology, morality, lifestyle, manifestations of "Self-evolution" and "Self-transformation" within the Party in conjunction with implementing Directive No. 05-CT/TW, dated May 15, 2016 of the 12th Politburo "On promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle".

Fifth: Regularly pay attention to, consolidate and build forces to ensure policies for officers and soldiers; all levels and sectors continue to effectively implement the Army's rear policy, take care of the material and spiritual life of war invalids, martyrs' families, and families with meritorious services to the revolution. Ensure logistics - technical and financial work to promptly serve the activities of the provincial armed forces, meeting the requirements of military and defense tasks in the new situation.

Retired senior military officers in Nghe An province attended the ceremony.

Dear delegates, dear comrades!

On this occasion, on behalf of the leaders of Nghe An province, I would like to express my sincere thanks for the attention and regular support in all aspects of the Central Military Commission - Ministry of National Defense; the Party Committee - Command and agencies of Military Region 4; comrades, generals and senior officers of the Army for the development of Nghe An province in general and the military and defense work of the province in particular... Nghe An province hopes to continue to receive the attention, support and assistance of comrades in the coming time.

I would like to send my warmest regards and sincere thanks to the wounded and sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs, families with revolutionary contributions, families of soldiers and all officers and soldiers of the province's armed forces. We always respect and remember the merits and sacrifices of previous generations and generations of officers and soldiers who are day and night protecting the peace of the Fatherland.

Leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education, Military Region 4, Nghe An province, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, People's Armed Forces Heroes, and the Provincial Military Command took souvenir photos at the ceremony.

I believe that with the heroic Soviet homeland tradition, the tradition of determination to fight and win of the Vietnam People's Army, the officers and soldiers of the province's armed forces will continue to promote the sense of responsibility "complete every task, overcome every difficulty, defeat every enemy", worthy of the title of Heroic Unit of the People's Armed Forces, worthy of the trust and love of the Party Committee, the Government and the People, further embellishing the glorious tradition of the heroic Vietnam People's Army, contributing to the successful implementation of the country's renovation, successfully building and firmly defending the Fatherland in the beloved homeland of Uncle Ho.

Finally, I would like to wish the leaders, distinguished delegates, heroic Vietnamese mothers, heroes of the People's Armed Forces, generals of the Vietnam People's Army, officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces good health, happiness and many victories.

Thank you very much!