On the afternoon of April 3, General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, presided over a ceremony to present the Independence Order, the Military Exploit Order and the Fatherland Protection Order to a number of key leaders and senior officials of the Party, State, Government and the armed forces.

At the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam awarded the First-Class Military Exploit Order to President Luong Cuong and the First-Class Independence Order to PM Pham Minh Chinh.

He also presented the First-Class Military Exploit Order to Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang, former Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Xuan Thang, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong, and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

President Luong Cuong and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presented the Second-Class Independence Order and the Second-Class Military Exploit Order to 10 individuals.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Standing member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu awarded the Third-Class Independence Order, the Third-Class Military Exploit Order and the Second-Class Fatherland Protection Order to 15 individuals.

In his congratulatory remarks, General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the awards represent the profound recognition of the Party, State and people for the outstanding, sustained and exceptional contributions of these leaders to the cause of national construction and defense.

The decorations conferred at the ceremony are among the most prestigious honors of the State. They acknowledge the dedication, intellect, courage, responsibility and lifelong commitment of officials who have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the revolutionary cause. They also honor the exemplary moral qualities of leaders who remain absolutely loyal to the Fatherland, the Party and the people, steadfast in the face of challenges and always placing national interests above all else.

Each of these leaders, together with the collective leadership of the Party, State, Government, the Central Military Commission, the Central Public Security Party Committee and relevant agencies, has played a vital role in directing, advising and implementing a wide range of particularly important and strategic tasks.

“What is most commendable is that, in every position and under all circumstances, they have consistently demonstrated the stature of senior leaders of the Party, State and military: firm political resolve, strategic thinking, decisive action, a close-to-the-ground working style that is scientific and disciplined; words matched by action; the courage to think, act and take responsibility; never retreating from difficult tasks, never avoiding major challenges, and never wavering under pressure,” the General Secretary emphasized.

He expressed his hope that the honored leaders would continue to uphold the nation’s proud traditions, preserve their noble qualities and remain a source of inspiration and moral support for cadres, soldiers and future generations.

On behalf of the recipients, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong expressed deep honor and pride in receiving the First-Class Military Exploit Order - a distinguished recognition of his personal journey of service, dedication and contribution.

He affirmed that the honor is not only personal but also a tribute to generations of officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army, as well as to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the institutions where he has worked, trained and grown.

He added that receiving such a prestigious award is both recognition and a reminder for leaders to continue upholding the qualities of Party members and revolutionary soldiers in the years ahead, pledging to further contribute their experience, knowledge and commitment to the shared cause of the Party, the State and the nation.

Tran Thuong