The Military Literature Magazine officially appointed Colonel Phung Van Khai as its new editor-in-chief at a handover ceremony held in Hanoi on July 23, following the retirement of Colonel Nguyen Binh Phuong (Nguyen Van Binh).
The event was attended by Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs, who outlined priorities for the magazine's continued development.
The appointment was made under decisions of the Minister of National Defense.
Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To presides over the handover ceremony for the editor-in-chief of the Military Literature Magazine.
During the ceremony, Colonel Nguyen Binh Phuong reviewed the magazine’s recent achievements and ongoing priorities, expressing his gratitude to military leaders and colleagues for their support throughout his tenure. He also voiced confidence that his successor would build on the publication’s long-standing tradition.
Military leaders congratulate former editor-in-chief Colonel Nguyen Binh Phuong and his successor, Colonel Phung Van Khai.
Accepting his new role, Colonel Phung Van Khai pledged to work closely with the magazine’s editors, writers, and journalists to uphold its reputation while further improving the quality of its editorial and publishing work.
In his remarks, Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To praised Colonel Nguyen Binh Phuong’s contributions and encouraged him to continue sharing his experience with younger generations of military writers and journalists.
Former editor-in-chief Colonel Nguyen Binh Phuong speaks at the handover ceremony.
He urged the new editor-in-chief to strengthen editorial quality, accelerate digital transformation, and ensure the magazine continues to promote the image and values of Vietnam’s armed forces.
New editor-in-chief Colonel Phung Van Khai addresses the handover ceremony.
He also called on the editorial board to maintain unity, uphold professional and political standards, and prepare meaningful activities marking the magazine’s 70th anniversary next year, reinforcing its position as one of Vietnam’s leading literary and arts publications.
Translated by DO HUONG
VNQD