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Top legislator extends Lunar New Year greetings to Military Region 9

After Tet, the High Command of Military Region 9 will immediately implement plans for military recruitment, with particular focus on preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visits the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9 in Can Tho city on February 13. (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visits the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9 in Can Tho city on February 13. (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by a delegation from the legislature and authorities of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on February 13 paid a pre-Lunar New Year (Tet) visit to the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9.

Commending the achievements attained by the armed forces of Military Region 9 in recent years, the NA leader called upon the Party Committee and High Command to build upon these accomplishments. He urged continued close coordination with the Vietnam Fatherland Front at all levels and with local authorities to ensure effective social welfare provision and to organise a warm and safe celebration of the forthcoming Tet festival for the people.

Chairman Man requested that in 2026, Military Region 9 effectively implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and focus on preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

He noted the body would continue making active contributions to socio-economic development, while safeguarding national defence and security in key areas of the southern region.

The top legislator also emphasised the importance of paying attention to the welfare of officers and soldiers, particularly with regard to housing.

On the occasion, he presented gifts to the Party Committee and High Command of Military Region 9.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Xuan Dat, Commander of Military Region 9, affirmed that the directons would be disseminated throughout the force and that every effort would be made to fulfil the tasks assigned by the Party and the State.

After Tet, the High Command will immediately implement plans for military recruitment, with particular focus on preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term./.

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