Keyword: "Military Region 1"

Party General Secretary and State President Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, urged Military Region 1 to continue thoroughly grasping the Party’s guidelines on national defence and military strategy in the new context, maintain a firm control of the situation, and provide timely strategic advice to prevent any unexpected developments.

Party General Secretary To Lam asked the armed force of Military Region 1 to proactively coordinate closely with other forces in implementing foreign affairs policies and building a peaceful and friendly border; effectively fulfill their role as a “working army” by carrying out public communication and mobilisation activities; and firmly counter the “peaceful evolution” schemes of hostile forces, thereby maintaining political stability and social order and safety.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the Defence - Security Council and Commander of the people’s armed forces, paid a working visit to Military Region 1’s headquarters in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on April 25.

President Tran Dai Quang has requested the Military Region 1 armed forces to raise vigilance and constantly improve their combat readiness and strength.