HCMCity, (VNA) – Politburo member and standing member of the PartyCentral Committee‘s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong made a visit to Division 9 of IV Corpson February 11, just one day before the Lunar New Year (Tet), to extend Tetwishes to the officers and soldiers.
TheParty official commended Division 9 for completing well not only their regulartasks but also extra missions in the past year, including organizing Partycongresses at its units thus contributing to the success of the military’sParty Congress and the 13th National Congress.
He especiallynoted that the division has effectively kept the COVID-19 pandemic at baydespite its complicated developments in the country.
Thuongstressed the important role of the military when the country enters the year2021 which is full of opportunities as well as difficulties and challenges. Herequired the military to uphold combat readiness and build a strong and purearmy, ready to stamp out any schemes of enemies and hostile forces.
He askedDivision 9 to pay special attention to Party building work, adding that allofficers and commanders must be exemplary models for their soldiers. Thedivision should also coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City in the fight against theCOVID-19 pandemic, he said.
PoliticalCommissar of the division Colonel Vo Phuoc Vy pledged that officers andsoldiers of the division will uphold the glorious tradition of the division,which has twice been conferred with the title of Hero of the Armed Forces./.