Addressing a conference of the Central Military Commission in Hanoi on December 17, President Cuong stressed the need for proactive, flexible and effective responses to emerging security challenges, while firmly safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity, airspace, maritime areas, borders, cyberspace and key strategic locations.

He urged the armed forces to continue implementing the policy of all-people national defence and people’s war, emphasising the principle that “the people are the foundation.” He also highlighted the importance of enhancing the effectiveness of state management in national defence at all levels.

President Cuong called for continued efforts to build a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army, improve overall quality and combat readiness, maintain strict combat-duty regimes, and innovate training, education and exercises in line with new forms of warfare and operational conditions.

Reviewing defence and military tasks in 2025, reports delivered at the conference show the armed forces closely monitored developments, accurately assessed the situation, and provided timely advice to the Party and State, helping to handle challenges effectively and prevent strategic surprises.

Coordination with relevant ministries, sectors and localities was strengthened to mobilise the combined strength of the political system and people in building all-people national defence and increasingly resilient defence zones at military region, provincial and municipal levels.

The military maintained tight control over airspace, seas, borders, inland areas and cyberspace, while firmly and flexibly responding to foreign vessels infringing upon Vietnam’s maritime zones. Efforts were also intensified to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam actively participated in Party, State and defence diplomacy activities, both bilaterally and multilaterally, including United Nations peacekeeping operations, contributing to confidence-building and enhancing the country’s international standing, as well as safeguarding the nation “early and from afar.”

The Ministry of National Defence also reported the effective implementation of a plan to streamline local military organisations, as well as the successful organisation of major commemorative events in 2025, including the 50th anniversary of national reunification and the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, thereby fostering national pride and unity.

Looking ahead to 2026, the armed forces will continue prioritising the development of a modern, streamlined and capable military; maintain high combat readiness; strengthen civil defence; enhance coordination with public security forces to maintain social order nationwide; and further reinforce political steadfastness and ideological resilience across the military.

President calls on Military Region 7 to further modernise armed forces

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 9 urged Military Region 7 to continue enhancing its overall military strength and accelerating force modernisation, saying the region must be fully prepared to meet national defence requirements in a rapidly changing security environment.