Building Security Guard Force worthy of title "steel shield" protecting Party and State leaders

Present at the anniversary ceremony were former Politburo Member and former State President Nguyen Minh Triet; former Politburo Member, former Standing Member of the CPV Central Committee Secretariat, and former Minister of Public Security General Le Hong Anh; former Politburo Member and former Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; and Member of the CPV Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Dang Hong Duc, among others.

Throughout its glorious 70-year history, the Southern Security Guard Division has been honored with the “Ho Chi Minh Order” by the Party and State. Four of its collectives and four individuals have been rewarded the prestigious title of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces," alongside numerous other noble titles and awards.

Faced with the increasingly high demands of foreign affairs, international integration, and evolving security threats, every officer and soldier of the unit remains steadfast in their determination to enhance their political fortitude and vigilance to ensure absolute safety and security for all protected targets. 

The unit continues to promote its fine tradition, striving to build the Security Guard Force into a "sharp sword" and a "solid steel shield protecting the Party and its leaders."

Delivering his directing remarks, Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Dang Hong Duc emphasized that the Security Guard Force should always rely on the people and leverage their collective strength in performing its duties. 

He affirmed that the ultimate strength of the armed forces stems from the people. Therefore, alongside building a solid "people's heart and mind posture," the Security Guard Force should all the more treasure and maintain close ties with the people, earning their love and shelter to outstandingly fulfill all assigned tasks.

On behalf of the Party Committee, Command Board, and all officers and soldiers of the Security Guard Command, Commander Major General Pham Thanh Hung fully acknowledged the directives given by the leadership of the Ministry of Public Security. 

The Commander expressed his sincere gratitude to the leaders of the Party, State, and Ministry of Public Security, as well as central agencies and ministries, organizations and sectors, for their constant care, coordination and support in enabling the Security Guard Force to successfully accomplish its missions.