The PM made this assertion at a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the academy in Hanoi on October 23.
He clarified that political firmness helped form an élite, revolutionary, regular and gradually modernising army as determined by the Party and State to defend the country in the new period, adding that the academy should therefore continue improving the quality of political education, actively conduct theoretical research and accumulate experience in service of that goal.
Founded in the midst of the fierce struggle against the US, the academy has continuously revamped its operational model, objectives and training methods. It has trained nearly 40,000 local political officials and lecturers.
The academy has also trained nearly 1,300 officials for Laos and Cambodia, contributing to consolidating its solidarity, friendship and cooperation with the two neighbouring countries.
Applauding the achievements recorded by the academy’s officers, soldiers and students over the years, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the academy with the Military Exploit Order, first class.
