Coast Guard Region 2 presents national flags to fishermen in Quang Nam

Fishermen receiving flags

At the event, the Nguoi lao dong Newspaper handed over 10,000 national flags to the Coast Guard Region 2 Command to present to fishermen in Quang Nam province. The program also presented 20 medical bags to outstanding fishermen in Tam Giang commune.

The Coast Guard Region 2 Command handed over 20 gifts, worth VND 1 million each, to needy fishermen in Tam Giang commune.

Fishermen in Tam Giang commune receiving national flags

The organizing panel also presented 20 scholarships, worth VND 1 million each, to students whose parents are needy fishermen. These students have overcome difficulties to obtain good academic results. The scholarship presentation was within the “Scholarships to support ethnic minority and needy students” program, initiated by former Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh and managed by the Nguoi lao dong Newspaper.

Students receiving scholarships at the event

According to Senior Colonel Le Huy Sinh, Political Commissar of the Coast Guard Region 2 Command, the “Coast guards stand by fishermen” and “Proud National Flag” programs are important activities which both help fishermen and boost coordination with relevant forces’ efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty over sea and islands, thus encouraging fishermen to keep fishing at sea to ensure sustainable economic development.

Translated by Chung Anh