Towards the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army, the 35th anniversary of the All-People's National Defense Festival and the 70th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the 305th Airborne - Special Forces Group, on the afternoon of July 23, at the Presidential Palace, President To Lam met with the Traditional Liaison Committee of Veterans of the 305th Airborne - Special Forces, according to VNA.
Before starting the meeting, President To Lam and delegates spent a minute commemorating General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Speaking at the meeting, President To Lam expressed his joy and emotion to meet again the Generals, Heroes of the Armed Forces, Labor Heroes of the reform period, and representatives of the Traditional Liaison Committee. veteran of the 305th Airborne Regiment - Special Forces and People's Police - Saigon Rangers.
The President emphasized that today the war has receded, the country is at peace and developing. Although many veterans are old and weak, the spirit, spirit and heroic tradition of the 305th Airborne - Special Forces Group will forever remain, the pride of descendants and future generations. .
On behalf of the Party and State leaders, President To Lam sent warm greetings, close feelings and best wishes to the veterans, and expressed his wish for the veterans to continue promote the tradition of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", worthy of the tradition of the Army and People's Police "For the country, forget yourself, serve the people" in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.
In the context of the world situation continuing to have extremely complicated and unpredictable developments, President To Lam stated that, under the leadership of the Party, State and Government, the consensus and efforts to strive of the Boards, Ministries, branches and people nationwide, we have built the country with many strong development steps, bringing the country to new heights like today; The independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Fatherland are maintained, national defense and security are strengthened; The fight against corruption and negativity has achieved many important results.
However, our country still faces many difficulties and challenges, hostile and reactionary forces promote "peaceful evolution", promote "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" internally. ; Traditional and non-traditional security challenges are increasingly complex.
The President hopes that the Youth Union's Veterans Liaison Committee in the coming time will continue to preserve the good image of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", always being a bright example for his family and children to follow; Actively participate in building a stable and strong local political base and building a rich and beautiful homeland.
Along with that, according to the President, the Liaison Committee needs to continue to have activities of camaraderie, support and help each other in life, especially with families of martyrs, members who are war invalids and the association. members in difficult circumstances, leaving no one behind; contributing to the country's military and people successfully building a Vietnam with rich people, strong country, fair democracy and civilization.
