Continue to firmly grasp the area, do not be passive or surprised in any situation.

On the morning of July 3, the Provincial Party Committee - Military Command held a Military-Political conference to evaluate the results of military and defense tasks in the first 6 months of the year; directions and key tasks for the last 6 months of 2023.

Attending and directing the conference were comrades: Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Colonel Pham Van Dong - Deputy Head of Politics of Military Region 4. Comrade Colonel Phan Dai Nghia - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Commander of the Provincial Military Command chaired the conference.

MAINTAINING POLITICAL SECURITY AND SOCIAL ORDER AND SAFETY

In the first 6 months of 2023, the Provincial Military Command carried out military and defense tasks under the regular leadership and direction of the Standing Party Committee, the High Command and the agencies of the Military Region; the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee; and the close coordination of agencies and units stationed in the area.

The Party Committee - Provincial Military Command has been united, unified, democratic, creating high consensus from agencies to grassroots units; focusing on leadership, direction and completing military - defense tasks well; many tasks were completed excellently; agencies and units ensured absolute safety.

The Provincial Military Command has grasped the situation, strictly maintained combat readiness, and ensured the safety of the area. Directed the preparation of drills for defense areas, flood and storm prevention - search and rescue, and organized training for the subjects according to plan.

Grasp the ideological situation, orient public opinion and inform cadres and soldiers; Promote propaganda work and carry out emulation movements well. Maintain and ensure adequate logistics materials ready for combat.

The search and collection of martyrs' remains in Laos was thorough and safe; the organization of the preliminary and final conferences of the Central Resolutions and the scientific conference on the 110th anniversary of General Chu Huy Man's birth were well coordinated; the participation in competitions and sports events achieved high results; and the logistics, technical and financial work for the missions were well ensured.

At the conference, units under the Provincial Military Command reported specifically on the results of implementing military and defense tasks in the first 6 months of the year in the area; presented directions, tasks and proposed solutions to improve the effectiveness of implementing military and defense tasks in the coming time.

KNOW THE AREA FIRMLY, DON'T BE PASSIVE OR UNEXPECTED IN ANY SITUATION

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Le Hong Vinh - Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that in the first 6 months of the year, the province carried out the tasks of socio-economic development, national defense and security in a difficult context. However, the province has achieved many outstanding and quite positive results.

The province's GRDP growth rate is estimated at 5.79%, higher than the national average of 4.59%. The state budget revenue is estimated at VND8,489 billion. As of June 22, there were 65 newly licensed projects with newly licensed capital of VND19,714 billion, of which FDI capital reached USD725.4 million, ranking 8th out of 63 provinces and cities nationwide.

Military and defense tasks have been focused on leadership, direction and implementation, achieving many outstanding results. On behalf of the provincial leaders, comrade Le Hong Vinh warmly commended the achievements of officers and soldiers of the Military Command in the first 6 months of 2023.

Emphasizing that the general situation in the last 6 months of the year is forecast to be complicated and unpredictable, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Provincial Military Command to closely coordinate with the Provincial Police and the Provincial Border Guard Command to continue to exchange, research, and grasp the situation in key areas, do a good job of forecasting and early detection; promptly advise the Party Committee and the government to take measures to prevent and effectively handle situations; absolutely not to be passive or surprised, to maintain political security and social order and safety at all times, especially in special areas and border lines.

On the other hand, the Provincial Military Command advised and directed 6 districts and towns to complete preparations and organize drills on defense areas, flood and storm prevention, and search and rescue with good results. Advised on the effective implementation of military and defense resolutions and projects for the 2021-2025 period. Focused on building a strong and clean Party organization, associated with a strong and comprehensive unit.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Provincial Military Command to do a good job in mass mobilization, associated with the movement "Provincial armed forces join hands to build new rural areas", especially in special and border areas. Organize the establishment of military party cells in communes, wards and towns; organize gratitude to people with revolutionary contributions; prevent natural disasters, rescue and relief.

Concluding the conference, Colonel Phan Dai Nghia - Commander of the Provincial Military Command emphasized and clarified the results, shortcomings and limitations in the implementation of military and defense tasks in the first 6 months of 2023.

Emphasizing the directions and tasks for the last 6 months of 2023, the Commander of the Provincial Military Command requested units to grasp the local situation, strictly maintain combat readiness, proactively prepare forces and means to be ready to mobilize to participate in preventing, overcoming the consequences of natural disasters, and conducting search and rescue in the area.

On the other hand, direct 5 districts and towns to well carry out defense zone drills and flood and storm prevention and search and rescue drills; urge the progress of project implementation; support activities for poor commune of Nam Giai, Que Phong district and carry out other important tasks.