The Party leader expressed his appreciation while visiting the academy on December 20 to mark the 30^th anniversary as well as the 60^th anniversary of the National Resistance Day, and the 62^nd anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army.

Particularly, the Party leader said, the academy has played a critical role in training soldiers, officers and military scientists for the Vietnam People's Army, and for some fraternal countries.

It has also made great contributions to the development of the military strategy science, particularly in researching and providing consultancy for the Party, the State and the army on national defense and military-related issues.

General Secretary Manh highlighted the academy's role in equipping its trainees with knowledge about the policies, points of view and orientations of the Party regarding national defence and security.

In order to accomplish its tasks, the party leader said, the academy should focus on researching, renovating and improving training quality and efficiency, as well as closely combine scientific research with training and actively speed up application of research results in reality.

He also called on the academy staff and trainees to continue keeping their political consciousness and consolidate their party organisation.