NA Chairwoman presents gifts to exemplary individuals. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganon August 6 met with outstanding individuals in the “For national security” emulationmovement and the “All people protect national security” campaign launched by theMinistry of Public Security.
The event was held ahead of the 75th anniversary of the AugustRevolution and National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversaryof the Day of Vietnam People’s Public Security (August 19).
NA Chairwoman Ngan said emulation movements among public security forcesspread widely during 2015-2020 with practical activities introduced.
She lauded the ministry for actively responding to national patrioticmovements launched by the Prime Minister as well as joining charity and socialwork.
In the fight against COVID-19, public security forces were on 24-hourstandby to closely control the movement of people and traffic, helping containthe spread of the epidemic, and promptly discover and punish those who publisheddistorted information on the pandemic that triggered public concern, she said.
They were also hailed for taking the lead in streamlining the ministry’sapparatus in an effective and efficient manner in combination withstrengthening the building of the Party and its contingent of officials at alllevels, in line with Resolutions of the Party Central Committee and thePolitburo.
At the “For national public security” emulation congress, 48 individualsand collectives were honoured as heroes of the people’s armed forces and nationalemulation soldiers, while 222 others received certificates of merit.
On the occasion, the NA leader asked the armed forces to continueimproving their efficiency, foil plots by hostile forces, stay ready toeffectively cope with non-traditional security threats, curb crime and legalviolations, and step up the “All people protect national security” movement incombination with emulation movements and campaigns in the sector.
She highlighted the importance of raising a sense of responsibility amongParty units in emulation movements and the “Studying and following the thoughts,moral virtues and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh” campaign.
Ngan called on honourees to build on their past achievements to contributeto firmly safeguarding Vietnam’s independence, sovereignty, and territorialintegrity and protect peace, stability, security, and safety for nationaldevelopment.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Security General To Lam affirmedthat the people’s public security forces will stay united and fulfil the tasks assignedthem to meet the expectations of the Party, the State, and the people./.
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