Phu Tho (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang has urged the armed forces of Military Zone 2, which acts as the country’s fence in the northwest, to keep a close watch on happenings related to defence and security in the areas to help relevant agencies proactively take proper, prompt countermeasures.
Military Zone 2 encompasses the nine northwestern provinces of Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho and Vinh Phuc.
The President was speaking at a ceremony marking the 70 th anniversary of the armed forces of Military Zone 2 in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, on October 19, during which he tasked the forces to constructively build community-based defence and security, turning districts and provinces into strong defensive bases.
In the same vein, Military Zone 2 should improve the quality of training and exercises while strengthening the combat readiness of the officers and soldiers, he said.
In order to satisfy requirements of the new revolutionary period, the leader underscored the need for the unit to raise the leadership capacity and build pure and strong Party organisations.
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