President meets naval soldiers, war veterans

State President Nguyen Minh Triet received outstanding individuals in the Navy’s emulation drive during the 2004-2009 period in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army on Dec. 22.
State President Nguyen Minh Trietreceived outstanding individuals in the Navy’s emulation drive duringthe 2004-2009 period in celebration of the 65th anniversary of theVietnam People’s Army on Dec. 22.

Talking withthe naval soldiers, President Triet praised the force’s developmentsand contributions to the national struggle for independence as well asthe national construction and defence cause.

He asked the Navy to focus on increasing its power and developingpersonnel to complete complicated tasks in the new context.

After reporting of the force’s emulation drive to the President,Commander of the Naval Force, Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Hien affirmed thenaval division’s determination to complete all entrusted tasks to keeppeace and stability on the country’s territorial waters.

He also said the Navy always attaches importance to strengthening itspower and participating in social activities such as poverty reductionprogrammes, rescue operations from disasters, as well as in production.

Also on Dec. 22, President Triet received a delegation of war veterans from the central city of Da Nang.

Talking with the veterans, President Triet stressed that the Party,State and people always honour the sacrifices and contributions byfallen soldiers and war veterans to the nation.

He also said during the present national construction cause warveterans, despite that many of them are invalid, remain patriotic andcontinue contributing to the country.

He expressed wish that veterans nationwide will further uphold thetraditions of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and their patriotism and spread themto the next generations.

On the occasion of the Army’s Day, President Triet signed a number ofdecisions to confer the People’s Armed Forces’ Hero title to 13collectives and 4 individuals who made great contributions to theresistance wars against French and American invaders.

The President also decided to present the Order of Military Merit andthe Order of National Defence to 32 officials and the Medal ofHonourable Soldiers to over 97,950 soldiers for their contributions./.

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