Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung wishes a Happy New Year to the Covid-19 prevention and control teams

On the morning of February 8, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee led a working delegation of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to visit and extend New Year greetings to officers and soldiers of the Border Guard and other forces performing the task of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic at checkpoints on the border line.

Also attending were comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province; representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department, and the Provincial People's Committee Office. Photo: Pham Bang

EXCELLENTLY COMPLETE THE ASSIGNED TASKS

Reporting to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Colonel Tran Hai Binh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Commander of the Nghe An Border Guard Command said that in 2020, the Provincial Border Guard together with the Police, Military, Customs forces and local Party committees and authorities had performed well the dual task. The border checkpoints had thoroughly prevented illegal entry; done a good job in fighting and preventing crime.

Two days ago, at checkpoint No. 4, Nam Can International Border Guard Station, the Border Guard force coordinated with the Police and Customs forces to successfully crack down on a case, arresting a Laotian subject and seizing 8 heroin bricks.

Colonel Tran Hai Binh - Commander of the Provincial Border Guard reported on the results of the implementation of the tasks of the Provincial Border Guard. Photo: Pham Bang

"That is to affirm that, in addition to the task of preventing and fighting the epidemic, the Border Guard force also closely coordinates with other forces to effectively fight and prevent crime. In addition, the Border Guard force also actively participates in the task of protecting border security, building political bases, and helping people develop the economy," said Colonel Tran Hai Binh.

After listening to the report of the Border Guard leaders, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that 2020 was an extremely difficult year for the province due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters. However, with the efforts, solidarity and unity of the entire political system and armed forces, the province has successfully completed and achieved positive results in implementing the tasks of socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, building the political system and building the Party. The Provincial Border Guard played a very important role in contributing to the success of 2020.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee sent his regards and New Year wishes to the entire Border Guard force, especially the officers and soldiers who are performing their duties at the border checkpoints. Photo: Pham Bang

For the Border Guard force, 2020 also faced many difficulties and challenges. In addition to regular tasks, there is an urgent but extremely important and difficult task, which is to prevent and fight the Covid-19 epidemic. And up to now, Nghe An province has not had any cases of Covid-19 infection.

In the province's overall results in this work, the Border Guard force is one of the frontline forces and the most difficult force. However, with the spirit of solidarity, unity, promoting the tradition of sacrifice and overcoming difficulties, the Border Guard force has performed and completed the task excellently.

In addition, the Border Guard force also performs well the task of firmly protecting territorial sovereignty and border security; preventing and combating crimes, especially drug crimes. The Border Guard force also actively participates in building and consolidating the political system, helping and supporting people in difficult border areas to develop the economy, contributing to hunger eradication and poverty reduction.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee met and talked with the ministries and soldiers on duty at the Covid-19 prevention and control checkpoints via the online information system. Photo: Pham Bang

On behalf of the provincial leaders, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee acknowledged and warmly commended the results and achievements that the provincial Border Guard force, especially the officers and soldiers stationed at the border checkpoints, achieved in 2020.

CONTINUE TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES, ENSURE EFFECTIVE EPIDEMIC PREVENTION AND CONTROL

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that there are only a few days left for our country to welcome the Lunar New Year 2021. While many people are returning home to reunite with their families, there are still more than 200 Border Guard officers and soldiers who should have been home to celebrate Tet with their families but have volunteered to stay at the checkpoints to participate in the prevention and fight against the Covid-19 epidemic with the spirit: "The station is home, the border is the homeland, and the people of all ethnic groups are blood brothers".

Representatives of the Covid-19 prevention and control teams thanked the provincial leaders for their timely attention and encouragement. Photo: Pham Bang

Appreciating the spirit of sacrifice and sharing the hardships of officers and soldiers at the checkpoints, the Provincial People's Committee has decided to support 33 Covid-19 prevention and control checkpoints at the border with 350 million VND; at the same time, support each checkpoint with a motorbike so that officers and soldiers can perform their patrol and guard duties well.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said that this is a gift of small value but it is the sentiment and encouragement of the Party Committee, the government and the Provincial Fatherland Front for the comrades performing their duties at the checkpoints on the border lines. He also requested the Provincial Border Guard Command to pay due attention to the officers and soldiers at the 33 checkpoints above.

On the occasion of the coming of Tet and Spring, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee sent the best New Year wishes to the entire Provincial Border Guard force in general and especially the Border Guard officers and soldiers at the checkpoints, along with the coordinating forces. Wishing you and your family a peaceful, healthy, happy New Year and excellent completion of all assigned tasks. New Year, new victory!

Due to unstable internet connection, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee directly spoke and wished a Happy New Year via phone to the checkpoints. Photo: Pham Bang

Due to difficult terrain conditions, it was impossible to go directly to the checkpoints. Through the Internet and telephone, comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee met and talked with officers and soldiers who were on duty at the checkpoints.

During the talk, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee kindly inquired about the health and daily life of the officers and soldiers as well as encouraged their morale. At the same time, he also highly appreciated the spirit, responsibility and sacrifice of the officers and soldiers of the Border Guard here.

Although not meeting in person, the talk and New Year greetings of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee created a joyful and warm atmosphere for the Border Guard officers and soldiers. Photo: Pham Bang

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Border Guard officers and soldiers at the checkpoints to try to overcome difficulties, continue to closely coordinate with other forces, local Party committees and authorities to thoroughly prevent illegal entry across the border, ensure effective prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic, and contribute to ensuring that people have a peaceful and happy Tet holiday.

Representatives of the key groups expressed their thanks for the sincere attention and timely encouragement of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; At the same time, they promised to continue to overcome all difficulties and hardships, strictly carry out their tasks to protect border security, prevent illegal entry, contribute to ensuring the prevention and control of Covid-19, and help people celebrate Tet in peace and happiness.