Politics · Vietnam Bureau
Vietnam's top leader urges military to exceed 2026 strategic objectives
General Secretary and President To Lam has called on the nation's armed forces to achieve maximum results in completing their assigned tasks through 2026. The leadership praised the military's adherence to Party directives while overseeing comprehensive defence and security operations.
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Vietnam's highest-ranking officials have issued fresh directives to the military establishment, emphasizing the importance of exceeding performance targets for the coming years. General Secretary and President To Lam commended the Central Military Commission and broader military structures for their strict implementation of Party and State guidance across all operational domains.
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