President Tran Dai Quang chaired the 2nd session of the Council for National Defense and Security  (Photo: VNA)

The Council reviewed reports from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and other relevant agencies on their performance in 2017 and tasks for next year.

The President praised the military and police forces for providing consultations to the Party, State, and government, their capability for combat readiness, and for training programs. He stressed the need to raise awareness of military and security tasks for new situations, hold simulation drills, and strengthen cooperation among forces to mobilize the overall strength of the entire political system and people in fulfilling defense tasks.