General Secretary and President To Lam presides over the meeting of the National Defense and Security Council. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV
General Secretary and President To Lam presides over the meeting of the National Defense and Security Council. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV

Those in attendance were Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

The meeting discussed three key points, including a report evaluating the implementation of the council’s working regulations in the 2021-2026 term and orientations for the new term; a draft of revised working regulations for the 2026-2031 tenure; and a draft overall program for the council’s activities in the tenure.

General Secretary and President To Lam and members of the National Defense and Security Council. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV
General Secretary and President To Lam and members of the National Defense and Security Council. Photo: Van Hieu/VOV

The meeting reaffirmed that the council is a special constitutional institution tasked with deliberating and deciding on critical issues related to national defense, security, and the protection of the Fatherland. Amid current global and national context, the council was urged to enhance early analysis, forecasting, and preparedness to avoid strategic surprises.

The inaugural meeting laid a solid foundation for the council’s operations throughout the term and contributing to more effective leadership and direction in handling strategic issues in defense, security, and foreign affairs, thereby firmly safeguarding the Fatherland in the new situation.