Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 25 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (standing) chairs a working session with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and agencies to implement military and defense tasks for 2026, Ha Noi, December 24, 2025 - Photo: VGP

The Government leader made the above call on Wednesday while he was presiding over a working session with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and agencies to implement military and defense tasks for 2026, including the task of developing the defense industry.

The meeting was attended by Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang.

The Prime Minister required the Ministry of National Defense to continue effectively implementing the Party and State's policies and ...