Solemn opening of the 7th Congress of Delegates of the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association, term 2022 - 2027

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

Delegates perform the flag-saluting ceremony at the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

BUILDING RESOLUTIONS ON INNOVATION, RESOLUTIONS ON ACTION

Over the past 5 years, under the direction of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the direct leadership and direction of the Party Committee and the government; the support and coordination of the activities of departments, branches, the Front and organizations at all levels - the cadres and members of the Veterans Association in the province have maintained the nature of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", promoted the tradition of "Loyalty - solidarity - exemplary - innovation", built a strong and comprehensive Association organization, successfully completed the tasks of the Association and the tasks assigned by the Party Committee; achieved and exceeded the targets set by the Resolution of the 6th Provincial Veterans Association Congress.

Notably, it has well performed its tasks of participating in building and protecting the Party, the government, the socialist regime, and the people; made important contributions together with other forces to defeat the sabotage plots of hostile forces; and maintained political and social stability in the area.

Major General Nguyen Dinh Minh - Chairman of the Association of War Veterans of Nghe An province, term VI, delivered the opening speech of the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Coordination with the Police, Military, Fatherland Front, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and relevant departments and branches in carrying out local tasks, movements and campaigns has become increasingly in-depth and effective, especially in ensuring security, order, traffic safety, building defense zones, "building new rural areas and civilized urban areas", and in educating the young generation about revolutionary ideals.

The movement “Veterans help each other reduce poverty and do good business” has developed strongly. The work of building the Association has had many positive changes.

The above results have affirmed the role and position of the Provincial Veterans Association, worthy of being a socio-political organization, an active member of the Provincial Fatherland Front, trusted by the Party Committee, government and people.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Every year, the Provincial Veterans Association completes its tasks well, with 3 years of excellent performance, receiving the Emulation Flag from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association; in 2018, it received the Emulation Flag from the Government.

Speaking at the opening of the Congress, on behalf of the Presidium, Major General Nguyen Dinh Minh - Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association requested delegates to uphold their sense of responsibility, intelligence, promote democracy, actively participate in contributing many quality opinions to the Congress documents, and build the Resolution of the 7th Congress of the Provincial Veterans Association to be truly a resolution of innovation, a resolution of action in the new period.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

With the slogan of action: Promoting the nature of "Uncle Ho's soldiers"; the tradition of "Loyalty, solidarity, exemplary, innovation"; promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, building a strong and comprehensive Association, excellently completing all tasks, contributing to the successful implementation of local political tasks, the Congress focused on discussing, objectively and comprehensively assessing the results achieved, shortcomings, problems, clarifying the causes and drawing lessons in implementing the Resolution of the 6th Congress, term 2017 - 2022.

From there, determine the goals, targets, directions, tasks, and solutions for the 2022 - 2027 term in a realistic and highly feasible manner; at the same time, participate in contributing quality opinions to the Political Report of the Central Executive Committee of the Association and amend and supplement the Association's Charter for the 6th term.

CONTINUE THE MARCH

Speaking at the Congress, on behalf of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong - Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans Association congratulated and warmly commended the outstanding achievements and results that the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association achieved in the 2017 - 2022 term; at the same time, sincerely thanked the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, departments, branches and organizations of Nghe An province; the High Command of Military Region 4 and agencies and units stationed in the province for their great attention, leadership, direction, coordination and support to help the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association successfully complete its tasks in the past term.

Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong - Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans Association delivered a speech directing the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong emphasized: Veterans' work is one of the most important mass mobilization tasks of the Party, and is the responsibility of the entire political system, all levels, sectors and the whole society.

The Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans Association pointed out: More than ever, the Veterans Association and its members must correctly perceive and clearly demonstrate their role and position as a loyal and trustworthy political force of the Party and the People; thereby, emphasizing a number of contents for the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association to study and apply well into its activities.

First of all, it is necessary to continue to thoroughly grasp and creatively and effectively apply all Party guidelines and policies and State laws to all members. On that basis, to focus on propagating and mobilizing members to continue to participate in better performing the tasks of building and protecting the Party, the State, the socialist regime and the People. This is identified as the most important political task.

The Veterans Association at all levels of Nghe An province also needs to continue to improve the quality and effectiveness of implementing movements and campaigns launched by local Party committees, authorities, and Fatherland Fronts; strengthen and consolidate the building of a strong Association organization.

Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong - Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans Association presented flowers to congratulate the Congress of Delegates of the Veterans Association of Nghe An province, term 2022 - 2027. Photo: Thanh Duy

In particular, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hong Huong emphasized the need to further innovate the content and methods of operation of the Association, focusing on the grassroots level and closely following political tasks to organize activities.

Along with that, continue to promote the spirit of mutual love, mutual assistance, self-reliance, and self-improvement to develop and expand production and business, help each other improve and enhance material and spiritual life, eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, and get rich legally; pay more attention to promoting activities of gratitude and showing gratitude to those who have contributed to the country; focus on doing a good job of building the Association's staff;...

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

Speaking at the Congress, the Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee affirmed: 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 Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association has strived to overcome difficulties, implemented movements and tasks that have gone deeper and deeper, achieved positive results, and made important contributions to the overall development of the province. These results are a testament to the exemplary qualities, sense of responsibility, will, and determination of veterans in the beloved homeland of Uncle Ho!

The Presidium runs the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

On behalf of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Provincial Party Secretary warmly congratulated and commended the efforts, attempts and outstanding achievements of all levels of the Association and members of the Provincial Veterans Association during the past term.

The Provincial Party Secretary suggested four more issues for the Congress to continue discussing, considering and deciding in the new term. Accordingly, first of all, the Association at all levels needs to be skillful in mass mobilization, focusing on further promoting the strengths of the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers, who are shining examples, have the power to move, spread and convince all classes of people, and are trusted and respected by the people so that each member becomes the nucleus in mobilizing all classes of people.

Along with that, continue to encourage and motivate members to uphold the pioneering spirit, take the lead in patriotic emulation movements, and turn wartime determination into practical actions in peacetime.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

The head of the Provincial Party Committee also requested that all levels of the association and each member need to skillfully fight against hostile forces, protect the revolutionary achievements of the Party and our people; continue to carry out the mission of a pioneer soldier on the silent front of the struggle, which is to participate in protecting the Party's ideological foundation; refute and break down 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.

Delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

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, not let cadres and members "self-evolve" or "self-transform"; skillfully encourage and educate patriotism and revolutionary ideals for the younger generation.

To effectively carry out the above tasks, the Provincial Party Secretary emphasized the need to regularly pay attention to and take care of building a strong Association organization and a team of Association officials to meet the requirements of the tasks; at the same time, he requested Party committees at all levels, authorities, agencies and organizations in the province to continue to pay attention to leadership, direction, coordination, and creating the most favorable conditions for Associations at all levels to promote their roles and effectively participate in political tasks in localities, agencies and units.

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

“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 sacrificed 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”, the Provincial Party Secretary said.

Delegates vote to elect the Executive Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association, term VII, 2022 - 2027. Photo: Thanh Duy

Delegates vote to elect the Executive Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association, term VII, 2022 - 2027. Photo: Thanh Duy

On this occasion, the Provincial Party Secretary presented the Congress of Delegates of the Veterans Association of Nghe An province, term 2022 - 2027, a banner of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee with the content: "Promoting the tradition of veterans of Uncle Ho's homeland, "Loyalty, solidarity, exemplary, innovative".

In the working program this morning, the Congress of the Veterans Association of Nghe An province elected 30 comrades to the Executive Committee of the Association for the 7th term (1 comrade is absent). The Congress will continue working this afternoon.