Politics

Senior public security, defence officers receive General rank

Minister of Public Security To Lam, and Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army Luong Cuong have been promoted from the rank of Senior Lieutenant General to General.
Senior public security, defence officers receive General rank ảnh 1Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hands over the promotion decisions to General To Lam and General Luong Cuong (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security ToLam, and Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’sArmy Luong Cuong have been promoted from the rank of Senior Lieutenant General toGeneral.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong, whois also Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Chairman of the NationalDefence and Security Council, handed over the promotion decisions to the officersduring a ceremony in Hanoi on January 29.

He congratulated the new Generals, saying the promotionshows the trust of the Party, State and people to the armed force as well asthe recognition of important contributions of General To Lam and General LuongCuong to the construction and development of the army and the public securityforce as well as the nation building and defence.

Pointing to challenges facing the country in the currentperiod, he underlined the significance of reinforcing defence and safeguarding nationalsecurity, political stability and social safety and order, as well as the keyrole of the army and public security force in the work.

“The Party, State, people and the armed forces hope andbelieve that the two Generals will continue promoting the glorious tradition ofthe People’s Army and the People’s Public Security, upholding the revolutionaryvirtue and loyalty to the Party, nation and people, and exerting every effortto serve the nation and people,” stated the leader.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Public SecurityGeneral To Lam showed his honour to receive the ranking, and promised to workharder to firmly safeguard national independence, sovereignty, unity andterritorial integrity, protecting the Party, State and socialism as well as thepeaceful and happy life of the people, while further developing the people’sarmed forces as a regular, modern, elite force.-VNA
VNA
#General To Lam #General Luong Cuong #Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong #People’s Army #People’s Public Security #Vietnam #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Central Public Security Party Committee reviews 2018 work

Central Public Security Party Committee reviews 2018 work

The Central Public Security Party Committee convened a conference in Hanoi on December 10 to review the party work in 2018 and set tasks for 2019, as well as recommended personnel planned for positions in the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee for the 2021-2026 tenure.

See more

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam leads the delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy, and other Vietnamese representative agencies, as well as the Vietnamese community in Laos, to pay their respects to President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Embassy, community pay tribute to Lao National Assembly President

Writing in the condolence book at the memorial service, Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam, on behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy, representative agencies, and community in Laos, expressed profound sorrow and conveyed his deepest condolences to the Lao Party, State, National Assembly and people, and the bereaved family.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam speaks on Resolution No. 23. Photo: VNA

Resolution 23: Four networks connecting OV intellectuals, experts to be established

Overseas Vietnamese are regarded not only as an integral part of the Vietnamese nation but also as an important strategic resource contributing to national strength. They serve as a bridge between Vietnam and the world and participate directly in the cause of national construction, development and defence, according to newly-issued Politburo Resolution No. 23.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President To Lam (left) and Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley at their meeting on August 10. (Photo: VNA)

Top Vietnamese leader meets with Governor of New South Wales

Suggesting that Australia could explore growing Vietnamese coffee varieties, General Secretary and President Lam said the two sides should step up cooperation across a wide range of areas, particularly high-tech agriculture, biotechnology, agricultural processing, trade and investment.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam (right) receives prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA) in Sydney on August 10. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader receives Vietnamese intellectuals, scientists in Australia

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam urged Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists in Australia to further strengthen great national unity, promote Vietnamese cultural values, mentor younger generations and Vietnamese students studying in Australia, and help foster closer community ties.

Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu signs the condolence book in commemoration of Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of the Lao NA Xaysomphone Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Party, State leaders pay tribute to Lao National Assembly President

Writing in the book of condolences, the Vietnamese leaders expressed profound sorrow over the passing of comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, describing him as an outstanding and dedicated leader of the Lao Party, State, NA and people, as well as a close and loyal friend of the Vietnamese Party, State, NA, Government and people.

British researcher Kyril Whittaker (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam’s four strategic shifts strengthen int'l partners’ confidence: British researcher

The four strategic shifts that General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam laid out at the recent third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee suggest that Vietnam is seriously abiding by its commitments to the environment, economic growth and investment opportunities, the researcher said, adding they are creating new impetus for trade through large infrastructure programmes and showcasing Vietnamese talent and wealth to other countries.

Canadian friends highlight Vietnam’s values of independence, self-reliance

Canadian friends highlight Vietnam’s values of independence, self-reliance

CPC (M-L) member Margaret Villamizar noted that Vietnam’s long history of defending its independence and sovereignty has demonstrated the Vietnamese people’s organisational capacity, creativity and resilience. These qualities continue to be reflected in the country’s development and international relations today.

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang (Photo: VNA)

Top leader’s visit to inject fresh momentum into Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: diplomat

The upcoming state visit to New Zealand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to provide further momentum for the Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to reach a new height, commensurate with the potential and stature of the two countries, bringing more practical benefits to their people and businesses, as well as contributing to the development goals of each country and to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world.

National Assembly deputy Nguyen Thi Suu of Hue city speaks at a discussion during the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly. (Photo: VNA)

Bill seeks more flexible, proactive grassroots mediation

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss on August 10 two draft laws - the revised Law on Grassroots Mediation and a law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Contract-Based Vietnamese Guest Workers as part of their agenda of the first extraordinary sitting of the 16 National Assembly.