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Prime Minister visits naval troops

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on February 18 visited and extended New Year wishes to officers and soldiers of naval unit 681 based in Phan Thiet city, the central province of Binh Thuan.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on February 18 visited and extended NewYear wishes to officers and soldiers of naval unit 681 based in PhanThiet city, the central province of Binh Thuan.

Dungexpressed his delight at the unit’s rapid development and praised theofficers and soldiers’ efforts in protecting the country’s sovereigntyover seas and islands.

He said he hopes that the unitwill uphold its revolutionary heroic traditions while mastering modernmilitary weapons, thus contributing to strengthening the country’sdefence capacity.

The PM stressed the need for constant vigilance and regular training in order to be able to cope with any situation.

He also affirmed the State will always take care of the material andspiritual life of officers and soldiers so that they fulfill all theirassigned tasks.

Earlier on the day, PM Dung offeredincense to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Museum-Binh Thuanbranch, and visited Duc Thanh school, where the late President worked asa teacher in 1910.-VNA
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