Party chief attends inauguration of Ministry of Public Security's Headquarters
According to the Ministry of Public Security, the headquarters project at 96 Nguyen Du is a key work, symbolising the modernisation of its infrastructure in line with the Politburo's Resolution No. 12. Party General Secretary To Lam laid the groundwork for the project since its first steps and guided throughout its implementation process.
Party General Secretary To Lam, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang and other Party and State leaders and former leaders cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Ministry of Public Security's Headquarters. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ▨– The Ministry of Public Security inaugurated its headquarters at 96 Nguyen Du street in Cua Nam ward of Hanoi on August 16, in celebration of the 80th traditional day of the People's Public Security Force (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and the 20th All People's Security Safeguard Festival.
Party General Secretary To Lam attended the ceremony, together with former and incumbent high-ranking leaders of the Party and the State, representatives of ministries, central agencies and the capital city of Hanoi.
General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee and Minister of Public Security, presided over the event.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, the headquarters project at 96 Nguyen Du is a key work, symbolising the modernisation of its infrastructure in line with the Politburo's Resolution No. 12. Party General Secretary To Lam laid the groundwork for the project since its first steps and guided throughout its implementation process.
Construction commenced in December 2023, with the headquarters equipped with advanced and modern facilities, fully meeting and allowing room for the operational needs of the ministry.
To ensure timely completion for the 80th traditional day of the People's Public Security Force, the project management board and construction contractors launched a 200-day continuous work campaign to accelerate construction.
Party General Secretary To Lam attends the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Throughout the process, the ministry’s leaders conducted regular site inspections and weekly coordination meetings with relevant contractors and units to review progress, promptly address challenges and expedite the schedule.
After nearly 18 months of construction, thanks to the close and determined direction of the Central Public Security Party Committee and the ministry's leaders, along with the support of central agencies, Hanoi authorities, the investor and contractors, the project was successfully completed and put into operation, providing a modern and well-equipped working environment for the People’s Public Security Force.
At the ceremony, Party General Secretary To Lam, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang and other Party and State leaders and former leaders cut the ribbon to inaugurate the headquarters and planted commemorative trees in its compound./.
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