Addressing the ceremony held on Song TuTay island of Truong Sa island district, Rear Admiral Dinh Gia That,Political Commissar of the VPN, stressed that the event is ofsignificance for naval officers and soldiers as it recounts theglorious traditions of their predecessors who built and developed theforce over 50 years.
He said that firmly protectingnational sovereignty over sea and islands as well as continental shelvesis the honourable responsibility of the whole nation, of which, theVietnam People’s Navy plays a crucial role.
On thepathway of development, the VPN has been honoured for its remarkablerecords and victories, with a number of rewards, including the title ofHero of the people’s armed forces, Golden Star Order, Ho Chi Minh Order,among others.
On this occasion, a stronger call wasmade to improve staff awareness of their duties so that they will exertmore efforts to modernise the people’s navy to protect nationalsovereignty over sea and islands, therefore contributing to maintainingpeace, stability and friendship with neighbouring countries.-VNA