In a teleconference linking Truong Sa Lon, Nam Yet, and SinhTon islands, he conveyed his New Year wishes to soldiers and locals living andworking in the Truong Sa island district.
Talking with naval staff, the PM affirmed that the country’ssocio-economic achievements in 2018 were partly attributable to the work of theVietnam People’s Army, including the Navy.
He hailed the force for fulfilling tasks assigned by theMinistry of Defence’s Central Military Commission, conducting search and rescueoperations, and supporting other forces and fishing vessels at sea.
The PM wished that the naval force would continue successfullyperforming the task of safeguarding national sovereignty, fostering internalsolidarity, and accomplishing tasks assigned by the Party, State, army, andpeople in 2019.
They were also required to expand external defence relationsand international cooperation, especially with ASEAN member states. –VNA