Nghe An Province Veterans Association continues to march steadily, contributing strength and intelligence to help the province develop quickly and sustainably.

On the morning of October 14, attending the solemn session of the 7th Congress of the Veterans Association of Nghe An province, term 2022 - 2027, comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council delivered an important speech. Nghe An Newspaper respectfully introduces the speech of the Provincial Party Secretary.

Panorama of the 7th Congress of the Association of War Veterans of Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dear Presidium of the Congress;

Dear Comrade Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong - Vice President of Vietnam Veterans Association;

Dear Lieutenant General Tran Vo Dung - Party Secretary, Political Commissar of Military Region 4.

Dear generals and heroes of the People's Armed Forces;

Dear all comrades!

Today, I and the comrades in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee are very pleased to attend the 7th Congress of the Veterans Association of Nghe An Province, term 2022-2027. On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, I would like to respectfully send to the delegates, distinguished guests and 207 official delegates of the Congress my warmest congratulations. Wishing the Congress great success.

Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy speaks at the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dearwholecomrades!

In the mind of every Vietnamese citizen, whether in wartime or peacetime, there is always a special respect and affection for "Uncle Ho's soldiers". That feeling remains intact and is nurtured when the soldiers have completed their duties, returned to normal life, and continued to devote their strength and intelligence to the Veterans Association movement, still worrying day and night, struggling back and forth for their comrades, teammates and compatriots.

Looking back over the past 5 years, the Veterans Association of Nghe An province has made efforts to overcome difficulties, implemented movements and tasks in more depth, achieved positive results, and made important contributions to the overall development of the province.

The members have promoted their role as role models, taking the lead in responding, and at the same time, actively mobilizing the masses to implement the policies of the Party, State and locality. Notably, in the construction of new rural areas, more than 19,000 member families have donated over 700,000 m²land; more than 111,000 members contributed over 720,000 working days and tens of billions of VND in cash and in kind, thereby creating a strong spread and response in the community.

The Presidium runs the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

The Association at all levels has always shown itself to be a reliable support for the Party Committee, the government and the people of the province, especially proactively and resolutely fighting against the distortions, plots and sabotage actions of reactionary elements and hostile forces. Participating in over 10,000 comments on the Party Congress documents at all levels, term 2020 - 2025; participating in conciliation, resolving many pressing issues arising at the grassroots level, building village and neighborhood relationships, contributing to maintaining political stability and social order and safety. More than 8,300 members have been elected to Party committees, People's Councils and the political system at all levels.

Through the movement “Veterans help each other reduce poverty and do good business”, the Association has encouraged and supported thousands of members to escape poverty and have a stable life; many veterans have quickly grasped the situation and become successful businessmen, good producers and business owners, creating stable jobs for many members and workers.

The Veterans Association of My Giang village, Hung My commune (Hung Nguyen) coordinates with the Youth Union to take care of flower streets and ornamental plants, creating a green, clean, and beautiful village landscape. Photo: Dinh Nguyet

The Association has donated and mobilized support to build thousands of houses for members, veterans, families of policy beneficiaries and poor households; enthusiastically provided information, helped many relatives and families of comrades to search and collect the remains of martyrs sacrificed on the battlefields; contributed tens of billions of VND to participate in the prevention and fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, and supported people affected by natural disasters...

The quality of the Association's organization has been constantly improved, and it is one of the socio-political organizations in the province with a very high membership rate, reaching over 98%. Many members are shining examples for the younger generation to learn from and follow; they are typical cores of solidarity at the grassroots level, respected and trusted by the people.

These results are a testament to the exemplary qualities, sense of responsibility, will and determination of the veterans in the homeland of beloved Uncle Ho.

On behalf of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, I warmly congratulate and commend the efforts, attempts and outstanding achievements of all levels of the Association and members of the provincial veterans association in the past term.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Dear all comrades!

In addition to the positive results achieved, the activities of the Veterans Association at all levels still have some shortcomings and limitations that need to be addressed in the coming time, namely: political and ideological work, grasping and proactively resolving the legitimate aspirations and wishes of members have not been adequately addressed at times and in some places. The lives of a number of members are still difficult, with 1.34% of veteran households still poor and 3.34% of near-poor households. The quality of grassroots organizations of the Association is uneven; the content and methods of operation of some Association organizations are still slow to be invested in and innovated...

DearCongress!

Regarding the goals, directions and tasks for the 2022-2027 term presented by the Presidium, the delegates gave their opinions; in particular, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong - Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans Association gave a very in-depth, complete and comprehensive speech. I emphasized and suggested 4 more issues for the Congress to continue discussing, considering and deciding in the new term.

The first:It is necessary to be skillful in mass mobilization. Mass mobilization is the work of the entire political system. But to mobilize the masses well and effectively is not an easy task. The Veterans Association - an organization of those who once wore the uniform of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" and fought directly against the enemy, always loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and the People, with the spirit of determination to fight and win; the close-knit comradeship, the solidarity between the army and the people like fish and water; self-discipline, strictness... are truly shining examples, with the power to move, spread, and convince all classes of people, and are trusted and respected by the people.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

The Association at all levels needs to focus on further promoting this strength so that each member becomes the nucleus in mobilizing people of all walks of life to comply with and implement the policies of the Party, State and locality, especially major and important issues that have a profound impact on socio-economic development, people's lives, national defense - security, and foreign affairs in the province such as: National Target Program on sustainable poverty reduction; new rural construction; resettlement, site clearance, serving the implementation of key projects and works such as: expanding Vinh Airport; expanding the Southeast Economic Zone; expanding Vinh city, implementing the North - South Expressway Project, etc.

Continue to encourage and motivate members to uphold the pioneering spirit, take the lead in patriotic emulation movements, turn wartime determination into practical actions in peacetime, that is, to rise up to escape poverty, get rich legitimately, strive to quickly reduce and move towards no more poor and near-poor veteran households in the province. Actively support and help comrades, teammates and people in difficulty; preserve, build and promote the cultural values ​​and people of Nghe An; pay attention to replicating advanced models and typical examples, creating a spreading effect in the organization and society.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Monday:We need to skillfully fight against hostile forces and protect the revolutionary achievements of our Party and People. With the characteristics of being the province with the largest area in the country; the longest border with Laos in the country, a large population, diverse in ethnic and religious composition, Nghe An is identified as one of the key areas in terms of security and order, a strategic area for fierce sabotage by reactionary organizations. With the courage and experience of those who have been through life and death on the battlefields, forged in the military environment, I hope that the Provincial Veterans Association will continue to carry out the mission of pioneer soldiers on the silent struggle front, which is to participate in protecting the Party's ideological foundation; refute and break down the arguments that distort history, deny the Party's leadership role, expose the plots and tricks of "peaceful evolution", "depoliticization of the army", and sabotage activities of reactionary forces. In recent times, some Association organizations in the province have been proactive and have effective methods to implement this task, such as in Yen Thanh district and Quynh Luu district. This is a valuable experience to be replicated throughout the province, developing into a revolutionary action movement bearing the Association's mark in the new period.

Along with that, it is necessary to continue to focus on political and ideological education, raise the spirit of revolutionary vigilance, maintain the character, mettle and courage of Uncle Ho's soldiers, and not let cadres and members "self-evolve" or "self-transform". Coordinate to grasp the ideological developments of members, union members and people; proactively advise and advise on the proper handling of incidents arising right at the grassroots level. Perform well the tasks of social supervision and criticism, and contribute ideas to building the Party and building an increasingly clean and strong government.

Promote an active role in participating in building defense zones, building a solid national defense posture, a solid people's security posture, contributing to "keeping peace inside and outside", creating favorable conditions to focus on socio-economic development of the province. Actively participate in people's foreign affairs activities, build the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos, contributing to the good implementation of the foreign policy of our Party and State.

Tuesday:It is necessary to skillfully encourage and educate patriotism and revolutionary ideals for the young generation. With their enthusiasm and prestige, veteran comrades and the Veterans Association have many conditions and positions to join the Youth Union to help the Party educate and nurture the young generation in a profound and effective way. Through regularly organizing traditional talks, conveying stories about the fighting and sacrifice of soldiers, comrades and teammates; providing documents and artifacts associated with the heroic feats of our army and people; coordinating the organization of journeys to the source, lighting candles in gratitude... will help union members and young people of the province understand and appreciate the contributions of previous generations; arouse pride, self-reliance and the desire to contribute, marching in the footsteps of heroes.

Mobilize entrepreneurs and veterans who are good at economics to share experiences, accompany and support young people in starting and establishing businesses; encourage young people to participate in military service to protect the Fatherland; participate in discovering and nurturing outstanding members to introduce to the Party for consideration and admission.

Along with that, each veteran must live an exemplary life, take care to build a cultural family, and set a good example for the younger generation to learn from and follow.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Wednesday:To effectively carry out the above tasks, it is necessary to have a strong Association organization and a team of Association officials who meet the requirements of the tasks. Accordingly, it is necessary to regularly pay attention to and take care of the training and development of a source of Association officials to ensure continuity, steadfastness, innovative thinking, enthusiasm, dedication to the movement, prestige, and methods of gathering members. Actively innovate the Association's operating methods in new conditions and contexts, especially the application of information technology, internet, and social networks to propagate, mobilize, and gather members.

Propose that Party committees at all levels, authorities, agencies and organizations in the province continue to pay attention to leadership, direction, coordination and create the most favorable conditions for the Associations at all levels to promote their roles and effectively participate in political tasks in localities, agencies and units.

Dearwholecomrades!

Along with focusing on evaluating the results of the implementation of political tasks in the past term, discussing and deciding on tasks and goals for the new term, I propose that the delegates of the Congress promote the spirit of democracy, solidarity, and high responsibility to select and elect the Executive Committee of the Provincial Veterans Association for the 7th term, ensuring the standards, qualities, capacity, prestige, structure, and ability to successfully organize and implement the Resolution of the Congress. The delegation of delegates represents the image, will, and aspirations of more than 173,000 members of the entire province attending the 7th National Congress of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

After the Congress ends, the Executive Committee needs to focus on building and immediately implementing an action program to implement the Resolution, creating a competitive atmosphere right from the beginning of the term.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, I would like to express my sincere thanks for the valuable attention and assistance of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association, the sharing and support of Veterans Associations in localities across the country; and hope to continue to receive more support and companionship from comrades for Nghe An province as well as the work of the Association and the Veterans movement of the province.

Promoting the tradition of the revolutionary homeland and the qualities of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers”, I believe that the 7th Congress of the Veterans Association of Nghe An province will be a great success. I believe and hope that the soldiers of the past who were not discouraged by sacrifice, always devoted themselves, took on challenges and hardships, will continue to march steadily today, continue to contribute their strength and intelligence to help the province develop quickly and sustainably.

Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy presented a banner from the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to the Provincial Veterans Association Congress, term 2022 - 2027. Photo: Thanh Duy

On this occasion, the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee presented the Provincial Veterans Association Congress, term 2022 - 2027, a banner with the following content:

PROMOTING THE TRADITION OF VETERANS OF UNCLE HO'S HOMETOWN OF "LOYALITY, SOLIDARITY, EXAMPLE, INNOVATION".

Please request the representative of the Presidium to come up and receive.

Wishing all delegates and comrades attending the Congress good health, happiness and success!

Thanks a lot!

(Title by Nghe An Newspaper)