President To Lam addressing the 5th session of the Council of National Defence and Security in Hanoi on July 18. (Photo: VNA)

Attending the session were Prime Minister and Vice Chairman of the Council Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang.

The Council discussed its recent activities across various fields, particularly defense, security, and foreign affairs. Participants also opined on the implementation progress of the Politburo's Resolution on organizing the People's Army for 2021-2030 and beyond, and Resolution on enhancing the construction of a clean, strong, regular, elite and modern People's Public Security force to meet the requirements and tasks in the new situation.

The President said that amidst the complex and unpredictable global situation, the Party and State have adopted many policies and solutions to ensure the highest national interests and foster unity within the Mekong sub-region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

He stressed the need to closely monitor, proactively grasp, study, analyze, evaluate, and forecast the global, regional, and domestic situations, especially emerging strategic issues impacting Vietnam's defense and security. This proactive approach aims to give timely advice to the Party and State on policies and measures, avoiding passivity in any situation, according to President To Lam.