On Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid pre-Tet visit to officers and men of the Da Nang-based Military Zone 5 High Command.

PM Phuc (2nd left) presenting a Tet gift to the Military Zone 5 High Command

PM Phuc highly praised the military forces for their great efforts in ensuring the security and the defence, combat readiness and helping local residents cope with the storm and floods.

Mr Phuc took the opportunity to ask them to continue upholding their heroic traditions and maintaining combat readiness for the unpredictable and complicated situation in the East Sea, and in the world as a whole.

He also asked leaders of the Military Zone 5 High Command to better care for the lives of their officers and soldiers who are on duty in remote, mountainous and disaster –affected areas during the Tet holiday.

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, PM Phuc wished the military forces a happy and prosperity Lunar New Year, and hoped that they would fulfil their tasks assigned by the Party and the national goverment.

By TRONG HUNG - Translated by MAI DUNG