Top legislator honors outstanding individuals in security protection
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. |
The event was held ahead of the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of the Day of Vietnam People’s Public Security (August 19).
The event saw the presence of General To Lam, Politburo Member and Minister of Public Security, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Thanh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security.
NA Chairwoman Ngan appreciated the efforts and achievements of the Public Security forces (PSF) over the past 5 years, highlighted that emulation movements among the forces spread widely during 2015-2020 with many practical activities. She spoke highly of the MPS for actively responding to national patriotic movements launched by the Prime Minister as well as joining charity and social work.
Regarding the fight against COVID-19, PSF were on 24-hour standby to closely control the movement of people and traffic, helping contain the spread of the epidemic, and promptly discover and punish those who published distorted information on the pandemic that triggered public concern, she said.
Minister of Public Security To Lam speaks at the event. |
They were also praised for taking the lead in streamlining the Ministry’s apparatus in an effective and efficient manner in combination with strengthening the building of the Party and its contingent of officials at all levels, in line with Resolutions of the Party Central Committee and the Politburo.
At the “For national public security” emulation congress, 48 individuals and collectives were honored as heroes of the people’s armed forces and national emulation soldiers, while 222 others received certificates of merit.
On the occasion, the NA Chairwoman asked the PSF forces to continue improving their efficiency, fight conspiracies and activities by hostile forces, stay ready to effectively cope with non-traditional security threats, curb crime and legal violations, and step up the “All people protect national security” movement in combination with emulation movements and campaigns in the sector.
She also stressed the importance of raising a sense of responsibility among Party units in emulation movements and the “Studying and following the thoughts, moral virtues and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh” campaign.
NA Chairwoman, Minister To Lam and other delegates. |
The top legislator asked all police officers and soldiers honored at the event to build on their past achievements to contribute to firmly safeguarding Vietnam’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and protect peace, stability, security, and safety for national development.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Security To Lam affirmed that the PSF will stay united and strive to fulfill all assigned tasks to meet the expectations of the Party, the State, and the people.