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New recruits to be sent off for military service next week

Tens of thousands of young people nationwide will depart for military service from February 13 to 15.

Seeing-off ceremonies will be held in 52 localities nationwide on February 13, and the remainders on February 14 and 15. (Illustrative photo: VNA)
Seeing-off ceremonies will be held in 52 localities nationwide on February 13, and the remainders on February 14 and 15. (Illustrative photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - All the 63 provinces and centrally-run cities across the country will organise ceremonies from February 13 to 15 to see tens of thousands of young people off for military service in 2025.

Accordingly, seeing-off ceremonies will be held in 52 localities nationwide on February 13. Meanwhile, the remaining localities will organise similar ceremonies on February 14 and 15.

To meet the 2025 recruitment target, the Ministry of National Defence has provided guidance to localities on organising the conscription process, including ensuring proper registration for military service, and managing citizens within the eligible age group; improving the quality and ensuring democracy, fairness, and transparency in the selection work.

Localities and receiving units have been working closely, coordinating, and strictly implementing each step to ensure both the quantity and quality, and safety in the process.

The localities also provided material and spiritual support for the new recruits, encouraging them to fulfill the duty./.

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