Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen (right) visits delegates participating in the meeting – Photo: QUOC THANH
Attending the meeting were former President Nguyen Minh Triet, former President Truong Tan Sang, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, Commander of Military Region 7 Nguyen Truong Thang, Secretary of the City Party Committee. City Nguyen Van Nen, Chairman of the City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le…
And a large number of veterans, former youth volunteers, and front-line civilians directly participated in the two wars…
Two brilliant milestones in history
Speaking at the meeting, Secretary Nguyen Van Nen affirmed that in the history of our nation’s struggle to build and defend the country, the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7, 1954 and the historical event of April 30, 1975 are two of the brilliant milestones.
This event not only marked the end of two national resistance wars but also had an international dimension.
It had a profound impact on the movement to fight for independence and freedom of many countries around the world. Over time, the value and meaning become brighter, bigger, and deeper.
Proving the resilient and indomitable will and the great solidarity of the Vietnamese people.
He shared that every time we meet or meet each other, everyone feels excited and emotional. Everyone recalled old memories, memories of a heroic, unforgettable time.
For the current generation, it is a great encouragement for us to continue to strive and contribute worthy of what our predecessors left behind.
Mr. Nen expressed that today’s generation would like to pay respect and gratitude to the simple heroes who devoted and sacrificed their youth for the Fatherland.
He emphasized that the war has passed but people still talk about “miraculous” things, such as why Vietnam was able to overcome such a fierce war.
General Vo Nguyen Giap, who never went to any famous military school, became a legendary general.
Heroic pilot Nguyen Van Bay was simple and uneducated but accomplished many amazing feats in the air.
After the war, he returned to be a simple farmer in Dong Thap.
Leaders and former leaders took pictures with delegates at the meeting – Photo: QUOC THANH
Mr. Nen and other leaders and former leaders all recognize that our war is very great and today we try to protect the Fatherland and help the country become prosperous so that there will be no such wars, because of hope. birth, great loss. And because our people always love peace.
Make an effort to repay gratitude
During the meeting, delegates also listened to the experiences of veterans such as Mr. Nguyen Minh Hoang, hero Nguyen Thi Thao, Major General Tran Ngoc Tho…
These are historical witnesses who directly sacrificed their lives for the two wars.
And on the day of peace, they continue to promote the good qualities of the soldiers of the past year. Participate in activities to care for the people, care for teammates…
They also sent the leaders their concerns about post-war issues. Like the persistent pain of soldiers and many families infected with Agent Orange.
City leaders said that recently, the city has promptly implemented activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory.
Organizing the Northwest Culture – Sports – Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City. Supporting the construction of rural power grids, building Uncle Ho’s temple, building gratitude houses in Dien Bien…
The city will also make more efforts in the work of gratitude, taking care of wounded and sick soldiers, families of meritorious servicemen… as a meaningful activity of remembering its source when drinking water.
Major General Nguyen Minh Hoang, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Veterans Association, expressed the veteran force’s confidence in the leadership of the Party and State and the honor and pride to live and continue to contribute. contribute to the development of the city.
On behalf of the young generation, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union and President of the Ho Chi Minh City Team Council Trinh Thi Hien Tran affirmed that the city’s youth will forever remember the great gratitude of the previous generations of ancestors who created the Electric Victory. Bien Phu and Victory on April 30, 1975, liberating the South and unifying the country.
The city’s youth are determined to continue and promote the heroic values and traditions of the nation, turning their determination into specific actions to contribute to the successful implementation of the goal of building a strong and prosperous Vietnam. glory and happiness under the revolutionary banner of the glorious Party.
