Vietnam, Laos to continue joint search for Vietnamese martyrs’ remains
Vietnam and Laos have held talks in Luang Prabang province, Laos, to review the joint efforts in searching for remains of Vietnamese soldier and expert volunteers killed on duty during wartime in the neighbouring country.
The Vietnamese and Lao special working committees sign an agreement to continue joint search for remains of Vietnamese martyrs during the dry season of 2019 - 2020. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos have held talks inLuang Prabang province, Laos, to review the joint efforts in searching forremains of Vietnamese soldier and expert volunteers killed on duty duringwartime in the neighbouring country.
The two countries’ special committees for the work met onJuly 2 with the Vietnamese side led by Vice Minister of Defence SeniorLieutenant General Le Chiem and the Lao side by Lieutenant General Thongloi Silivong,Deputy Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army’s GeneralDepartment of Politics.
At the talks, the two sides spoke highly of the results oftheir cooperation in the search during the dry season of 2018 – 2019.
Thanks to Laos’ constant and effective support, Vietnam has foundand repatriated 230 sets of remains, three of which have been identified.
The two sides have also published a book and release adocumentary on the joint effort in the search, collection and repatriation ofthe remains between 1994 and 2016.
In the dry season of 2019 – 2020, they agreed to continuetheir mission with the Vietnamese side maintaining eight search teams indifferent cities and provinces of Laos.
Lao military agencies at all levels will continue sendinglocal staff to support the Vietnamese search teams and encourage local peopleto provide information about the burial sites of Vietnamese martyrs. –VNA
Remains of 17 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos during the war were laid to rest at Ba Doc Martyrs’ Cemetery in Bo Trach district of the central Quang Binh province on May 9.
A ceremony to rebury the remains of 18 Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who lost their lives during wartime in Laos took place in Dong Tam international martyrs’ cemetery, the central province of Thanh Hoa on May 14.
Twelve sets of remains of volunteer Vietnamese soldiers and experts who laid down their lives for international missions in six northern Lao provinces were repatriated at a ceremony in Udomxay province on June 18.
A ceremony was held at Tong Khao cemetery in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien to rebury remains of 12 volunteer Vietnamese soldiers and experts who died for international missions in six northern Lao provinces.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The Vietnamese and Lao special working committees sign an agreement to continue joint search for remains of Vietnamese martyrs during the dry season of 2019 - 2020. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
