NA Vice Chairwoman presents Tet gifts to Nghe An people
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong on January 6 joined a programme to present gifts to people in the central province of Nghe An ahead of the traditional 2020 Lunar New Year (Tet).
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) visits Heroic Mother Dang Thi Lai (Photo: VNA)
Nghe An (VNA) – Vice Chairwomanof the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong on January 6 joined a programme topresent gifts to people in the central province of Nghe An ahead of thetraditional 2020 Lunar New Year (Tet).
Speaking at the programme, organised by theVietnam Women’s Union Central Committee, the NA Vice Chairwoman spoke highly ofNghe An province’s achievements over the years in all fields, including politics,border security in land and at sea, mass mobilisation, economy and budgetcollection, among others.
In addition, the province was a bright spotin providing support for people who rendered great services to the nation,policy beneficiaries and poor people, she added.
She voiced her hope that the locality willcontinue enhancing solidarity to contribute to the province’s development andpay due attention to the implementation of social welfare policies for thedisadvantaged.
On the occasion, the NA Vice Chairwomanvisited Heroic Mother Dang Thi Lai who resides in Quynh Hong commune of theprovince’s Quynh Luu district. She also handed over relief to 20 policybeneficiaries.
At the programme, President of the VWUCentral Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and Nghe An authorities presented Tet giftsto 50 disadvantaged women and 30 scholarships to students.
The officials also raised fund to build newhouses for 15 families in Quynh Luu district./.
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NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) visits Heroic Mother Dang Thi Lai (Photo: VNA) 
