The police are implementing measures to maintain public order, with the security police and functional units maintaining strict controls at the Congress venue, delegates’ accommodations, transportation routes and related activities.
In the next layer of protection, mobile police, special task forces and counterterrorism units are deployed and ready to handle complex situations, prevent disruptions and sabotage, and ensure social order and safety before, during, and after the Congress.
The military will protect key targets, maintain a high state of combat readiness and deploy engineering units to clear bombs, mines and explosive materials to ensure safety in critical areas.
Units are also stepping up patrols and guard duties, tightening management of weapons, equipment and explosives, and ensuring the security of depots, barracks, airports and terminals.
In Hanoi, air defense forces are available round-the-clock, deployed in field positions and ready to deal with low-flying targets and the risk of intrusion by unmanned aerial vehicles, protecting the airspace and key areas during the Congress.
Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Quoc Dat, deputy commander of Battalion 172 under Regiment 64 of Division 361 (Air Defense – Air Force), said his unit has deployed personnel in rotating shifts to conduct daily equipment checks and communications to maintain combat readiness.
“We have developed plans to deal with low-flying targets, especially UAVs, based on possible simulated scenarios,” he said.
Major Nguyen Van Linh, deputy commander of Missile Regiment 236 under Division 361, said his unit has stepped up training and drills to improve coordination among combat crews as planned.
On-duty teams are required to respond quickly to signs of sudden intrusion, ensuring tight control of the assigned airspace.
The Border Guard Intermediate School 24 deploying forces for the 14th National Party Congress. Photo by Read/Hong Phuong |
The Border Guard Intermediate School 24 has deployed three detachments, including two on standby to handle security and safety situations, and one tasked with search and rescue.
The Border Guard force has been mobilized along with 16 trained dogs that have taken part in many major missions.
Cybersecurity and information security forces have also been placed on high alert.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense, checking on the security preparation in Hanoi for the 14th National Party Congress. Photo by Read/Tuan Huy |
Specialized units are coordinating to implement technical measures to prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks, sabotage, distortion and information disruption, while also ensuring the technical conditions, safety and confidentiality required for activities related to the Congress.
Ahead of the event, General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense, called on the entire military to stay proactive; conduct accurate assessments and forecasts of potential scenarios, especially along borders, at sea, in strategic areas and cyberspace; coordinate closely; and respond promptly and effectively, avoiding any passivity or surprise.
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Police forces deployed to maintain security for the National Party Congress. Photo by Read/Pham Du |
Major General Nguyen Quoc Toan, chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security, said the Security and Order Subcommittee had directed the synchronized deployment of measures and solutions to ensure security and order.
The highest objective, he said, is to guarantee security and safety and allow no errors, however small, thereby contributing to the success of the Congress.
The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled for Jan. 19-25 in Hanoi.
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