On the morning of August 17, General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech at the 80th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People's Public Security (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025), 20th Anniversary of the National Day for National Security Protection (August 19, 2005 - August 19, 2025) and Awarding the 5th Gold Star Medal.
The people's heart game is the foundation, the most sustainable support
In his speech, General Secretary To Lam shared that through two fierce, arduous and bloody resistance wars, the People's Public Security (CAND) together with the entire people and army broke up all plots and sabotage tricks of the enemy, maintained the rear, maintained political security, social order and safety, and contributed to the great victory of the nation.
Right after the national reunification day, especially during the 40 years of renovation, integration and development, the People's Public Security continues to affirm its core and shocking role on the front line of defending the Fatherland, resolutely and steadfastly fighting against crime; maintaining social order and safety.
"Looking back on the past, we have grasped the great truth: The power to protect the socialist Fatherland comes from the people, for the people, and rely on the people.
The people's heart is the foundation, the most sustainable support. The people's security posture is closely linked to the national defense posture, creating an unmatched and invincible strength in the face of all risks and challenges" - the General Secretary shared.
The General Secretary said that the National Day for National Security Protection over the past 20 years has become a vibrant political and social initiative, penetrating deeply into community life, arousing patriotism and citizens' responsibility, making each family, each residential group, each hamlet, each village, each agency, each enterprise a solid fortress of security and order...
"Social ministries, strong provinces, comprehensive communes, sticking to the grassroots"
Standing at the doorstep of a new era of development for a peaceful, stable country, a rapidly and sustainably developing society, for the prosperous, happy and peaceful life of the people, the General Secretary suggested that the People's Public Security force focus on implementing well a number of key tasks and solutions.
In particular, the General Secretary requested the People's Public Security Forces to be absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, the Party, the people and the socialist regime. sets goals and ideals of national independence associated with socialism. thoroughly grasp and strictly implement the guidelines, policies and policies of the Party and the laws of the State. Each officer and soldier must be imbued with the viewpoint of "the people are the root", putting the interests of the nation, people, and people first and foremost.
Continue to build a clean, strong and exemplary People's Public Security Party Committee; strengthen political and ideological education; tighten discipline and order; resolutely and persistently prevent and combat corruption, waste and negativity within the Party.
Continue to improve institutions and laws on security and order; improve the quality of strategic consultation; proactively forecast and assess the situation correctly; early detection, timely and effective handling of national security threats...
The General Secretary also clearly stated the task of implementing public security work in the spirit of "centric ministries, strong provinces, comprehensive communes, and adherence to the grassroots"; proactively building a solid people's security posture; effectively promoting the movement of All people protecting national security with rich and creative content and forms.
"In the most remote place on the border or in the bustling center of the city, the footsteps of police officers are still imprinted. Behind peace is silent effort, sweat and blood, ideals and responsibility. We must appreciate what we have today more to strive for tomorrow," he said.
The General Secretary especially emphasized: Maintaining national security and social order and safety are prerequisites to realize the aspiration and goal of developing a prosperous and happy country, building a strong Vietnam in the mid-X mixing centuries.