First victory of Vietnam People’s Navy celebrated
(VOV) -A grand ceremony honouring the 50th anniversary of the first triumph of the Vietnam People’s Navy in the resistance war against American imperialism was staged in the northern port city of Haiphong on August 4.
Speaking at the event, Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh asked Vietnam’s naval forces to continue to uphold their glorious tradition of protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands.
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In the current context, Thanh said, naval officers and soldiers should raise their awareness of the strategic role of sea and islands in national construction and defence.
Proper attention should be given to instilling patriotism and strengthening political and ideological education for naval officers and soldiers, helping them maintain their political posture, remaining loyal to the Party leadership.
General Thanh also stressed the need to heighten vigilance, fulfil all assigned tasks and thoroughly grasp Party and State policies of peacefully resolving sea-related disputes.
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It is essential for the nation to maintain peace and political stability, boost socio-economic development, improve people’s living conditions, and boost friendship and cooperation with neighbouring countries, he noted.
The Vietnam People’s Navy victory over the US navy’s USS Maddox destroyer and aircraft in the Tonkin Gulf on August 2 and 5, 1964 was the first victory for the northern army during the American war in Vietnam.
The triumph has been considered as a traditional day of celebration for the Navy over the past five decades.