Vietnam's National Assembly Emphasizes Early and Remote Defense of Sovereignty

Vietnam's National Assembly has reiterated the importance of defending national independence, sovereignty, territory, and maritime rights from "early and remote" stages. On September 13, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited Brigade 189 of Submarines under Naval Region 4, located at Cam Ranh Military Base in Khanh Hoa Province, and held discussions with local commanders. This visit was part of the implementation of the Vietnamese Communist Party's policy on "national defense from early and remote stages." Chairman Tran Thanh Man instructed the Navy to strengthen its systems for effectively protecting sovereignty at borders and in maritime areas by detecting potential threats early, in order to ensure national peace and security. He particularly pointed out that maintaining and improving defense capabilities at strategic points like Cam Ranh Bay is extremely crucial for Vietnam's security policy. Vietnam has had long-standing disputes with China over maritime rights in the South China Sea, making the defense of territorial and maritime sovereignty one of the nation's top priorities. Under its one-party system, the modernization of the military and the enhancement of defense capabilities are continuously promoted under the Party's leadership. Chairman Tran Thanh Man's visit is part of this effort and is considered to demonstrate Vietnam's determination to solidify its domestic security foundation while simultaneously maintaining and expanding its regional influence. It was also reported that Chairman Tran Thanh Man experienced Mongolian culture, which is understood as part of diplomatic goodwill activities and is not directly related to the defense-related inspection. Source: Nhan Dan