"For Fatherland Security" movement in 2016 reviewed

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Speaking at the conference, Minister To Lam praised all positive results of public security agencies and units in 2016. He also stressed that in the complex situation of the region and the whole world, the Public Security Forces exerted all-out efforts to fulfill assignments and struggle reactionary and hostile forces, successfully maintaining national and political security as well as social order and safety. These achievements of the Public Security Forces contributed to national socio-economic development of Vietnam.

On behalf of Prime Minister,  Minister To Lam handing over Emulation Flags of the Government to 24 great departments and units

Deputy Minister Le Quy Vuong presenting Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

All public security departments and police units should develop the missions and solutions in 2017 and the following years, which have been mentioned in the Resolution of the Central Public Security Party Committee, into concrete plans and programmes for implementation.

Minister To Lam instructed all public security agencies and units to drastically suppress crimes during Luna New Year festival 2017; deploy comprehensive measures to promptly deal with arising problems relating to social order and security, food safety, traffic safety, fire prevention.

Deputy Minister Bui Van Nam awarding Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Thanh presenting Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

Deputy Minister Pham Dung handing over Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

Leaders of agencies and units should take due care of public security officers and soldiers working and living in remote and mountainous areas; often inquire after retired senior officers, ill soldiers, as well as needy families in the coming year of Rooster.

Minister To Lam launched the movement "For Fatherland Security" in 2017 and urged all soldiers and officers to uphold the revolutionary spirit, overcome difficulties and challenges, following slogan "Innovative, Proactive, Disciplined, Responsible and Effective". All soldiers and officers should promote the traditional values and the past achievements to fulfill assigned duties.

Deputy Minister Bui Van Thanh awarding Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Son presenting Emulation Flags of Public Security Ministry to departments and units

At the conference, on behalf of the Party, State, Minister To Lam  announced a decision signed by the President Tran Dai Quang to confer noble awards on outstanding high-ranking officers, including the Exploit Order of second class to Senior Lieutenant General Tran Viet Tan, Former Deputy Minister of Public Security for special achievements in stabilizing political security, social order and safety.

In addition, on behalf of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Senior Lieutenant General To Lam handed over Emulation Flags of the Government to 24 great departments and units of the Public Security Ministry. 

On behalf of President, Minister To Lam presenting the Exploit Order of second class to Senior Lieutenant General Tran Viet Tan, Former Deputy Minister of Public Security