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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting |
Held to mark the 50th anniversary of “Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the Air” victory, the meeting saw the presence of leaders of Defense Ministry and the Air Defense - Air Force Service.
At the event, the state leader praised generations of troops of Division 361 for their achievements, feats-of-arms, and great contribution over the past years. He emphasized that although 50 years have passed by, the "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" victory still resonates like an immortal epic of the 20th century.
It was a typical victory of the heroic mettle, wisdom, and will power of Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh era and demonstrated the sound military guidelines of the Party and the strategic vision of President Ho Chi Minh, the "determination to fight, know how to fight and be determined to defeat U.S. invaders" spirit, and the art of organizing and using forces, said President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The leader laid stress on the value of the lesson of building political strength, will, and determination which is valuable to the current national construction and defense cause.
He said that in order to win such a great victory, many compatriots and comrades laid down their lives during the fierce 12 day-and night-campaign. The Party, State, military and people will forever bear in mind the dedication of veterans and heroic martyrs who fought for national independence and freedom.
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and delegates in a joint photo |
In peacetime, the war veterans have preserved and promoted virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, actively studied, and participated in social and Party protection activities, contributing to building strong local authorities. They are bright examples for young generations to study and follow.
On the occasion, the state leader asked the Defense Ministry, the Air Defense - Air Force Service, Party committees and local authorities to continue implementing the Party and State’s policies for those who rendered good services to the nation and provide support for families and soldiers who directly participated in and served the campaign, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc wished veterans of the air-defense missile force and Division 361 to continue to preserve good virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and be a bright example for their children and grandchildren to follow. He urged the war veterans to conduct activities to support their needy comrades, especially martyrs’ families, wounded soldiers, and needy members and actively join in the building of the stable and firm local political system.
Translated by Tran Hoai