(ĐN)- A solemn ceremony was held at Dong Nai provincial Military Headquarters on December 19 to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 25th All People's Defence Day (December 22).
(ĐN)- A solemn ceremony was held at Dong Nai provincial Military Headquarters on December 19 to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 25th All People’s Defence Day (December 22).
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The event was attended by Secretary Tran Dinh Thanh of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman Tran Van Tu of People’s Council, Chairman Dinh Quoc Thai of People’s Committee, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Armed Force Heroes and nearly 500 delegates who are war veterans, youth members, policepersons from across the province.
At the event Chairman Dinh Quoc Thai reviewed the 70 year history of the Vietnam People’s Army with glorious victories, expressing deep gratitude to late President Ho Chi Minh, martyrs and generations of Vietnamese people for their sacrifice and dedication to the liberation, construction and defence of the country.
Over the past seven decades, under the absolute, direct and comprehensive leadership of the province’s Party and with the people’s support, Dong Nai has overcome all hardships and difficulties to make great victories during the cause of liberating and defending the country.
Also at the ceremony, the provincial People’s Committee presented certificates of merit to 3 collectives and 2 individuals for their contributions in organizing emulation campaigns to mark the 70th founding anniversary of VPA, and three certificates of merit to individuals for their outstanding performance in the contest of learning 70 years of tradition of VPA.
Reported by D.V
