Phuc made the statement on February 5 during his Tet visit to the military, adding that as a strategic area, the zone’s soldiers should heighten revolutionary vigilance in the new situation.

Deputy PM Phuc also visited and sent Tet greetings to Danang authorities and people, where he praised the achievements of the city last year.

In 2016, he called on the city to focus on improving human resources and prepare for international integration.

The same day, newly-appointed Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai presented gift packages to social welfare beneficiaries and national revolutionary contributors in the capital.

He said he hopes the veteran revolutionaries will continue to make  remarkale contributions to building Hanoi as a green, beautiful and civilised city.