Thousands of Hanoi police officers were deployed on January 20 in a long campaign to ensure security and safety in the buildup to the 13th National Party Congress.

The Hanoi Police Department launches the operation on January 20 in an effort to protect the 13th National Party Congress due to take place from January 25 to February 2. (Photo: Viet Hung/ Zingnews.vn)

During the launch ceremony, Chu Ngoc Anh, chairman of the Hanoi administration (R), urges public security forces to guarantee absolute security and safety for the National Congress and those to attend the event. (Photo: Viet Hung/ Zingnews.vn)

Deputy Minister of Public Security Bui Van Nam makes a request to local leaders and public officers to deal with all possible cases of anti-State activities, as well as any public disturbances. (Photo: VOV.VN)

Colonel Nguyen Thanh Tung, deputy head of the Hanoi Police Department, says plans are in place at the highest level to ensure security and safety during the duration of the congress. (Photo: VOV.VN)

Thousands of police officers are set to be on duty throughout the day during the course of the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VOV.VN)

Specialised vehicles will be deployed to protect the country’s most important political event. (Photo: VOV.VN)

Colonel Tung confirms that public security forces are fully committed to carrying out their tasks. (Photo: VOV.VN)

Security forces travel in armored vehicles along the banks of Ho Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword Lake), one of the typical landmarks in the capital city. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

A convoy of police on Dinh Tien Hoang street (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

Public security forces will be on duty at various entrances to the capital in order to control traffic throughout the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

Police force patrol past the iconic Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hoan Kiem district. (Photo: VOV.VN)

The 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to get underway in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)