Merging several agencies under the Ministry of National Defence and the General Staff.
On the afternoon of March 5th, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, presided over the ceremony to announce the decision to merge and reorganize agencies under the Ministry of National Defense, the General Staff, and the General Political Department.
Accordingly, the Finance Department, the Planning and Investment Department, and the Economic Department were merged and reorganized into the Finance Department; the Institute of National Defense Strategy and the Institute of Military History were merged and reorganized into the Vietnam Institute of National Defense Strategy and History; the Cartography Department and the Operations Department were merged and reorganized into the Operations Department; and the Ministry of National Defense Social Insurance and the Policy Department were merged and reorganized into the Social Policy Department.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Phan Van Giang stated that the military organization has now become fundamentally streamlined, efficient, and strong, one year ahead of schedule compared to Resolution No. 05 of the Central Committee.
The Minister of National Defence emphasized that adjusting the organization of the armed forces is an objective necessity, consistent with reality, and reflects new thinking and a new vision for adjusting the organization of the armed forces, better meeting the requirements of building and strengthening national defence and protecting the Fatherland.
General Phan Van Giang requested that Party committees, commanders at all levels, and officers, staff, and soldiers deeply, fully, and correctly understand the position and significance of the merger and reorganization of agencies; determine their determination to make a strong "breakthrough," overcome difficulties, and successfully complete assigned tasks; build strong, comprehensive, "exemplary and outstanding" agencies, and maintain and promote the achievements of the agencies in the past.
The General requested that organizational structure and personnel be quickly stabilized, with specific assignments and tasks given; that organizations be consolidated and activities be implemented according to their functions and duties; and that strong organizations be built to successfully complete all assigned tasks.
The Ministry of National Defense leadership also requested that agencies and units effectively carry out ideological work; proactively understand the thoughts and aspirations of officers, staff, and soldiers; and promptly advise and propose to competent authorities solutions to effectively address policy issues for officers, staff, and soldiers. They also emphasized the importance of maintaining regular discipline, training, and adherence to agency regulations and procedures.
According to General Phan Van Giang, it is also necessary to do a good job of preparing and successfully organizing party congresses at all levels; building truly clean and strong party committees and organizations; taking care to build a team of cadres and staff capable of fulfilling immediate and long-term tasks; ensuring continuity and solid development...
