July 11, 2020 | 19:22 (GMT+7)
“Coast guards stand by fishermen” program launched in Quang Nam
PANO - The Coast Guard Region 2 Command, in association with the Department of Mass Mobilization of Quang Nam province and several units, launched a program on July 10, themed "Coast guards standing side by side with fishermen" in Tan Hiep island district.
The program includes meaningful activities such as providing information related to the national seas and islands, launching a contest themed "I love national seas and islands", providing free health check-ups and medicines for locals, and presenting 500 national flags and 20 medicine kits to fishermen.
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The organizing panel also presented 10 bicycles, 20 scholarships, 100 sets of clothes to needy students, and other meaningful gifts to national contributors' families.
Speaking at the program launching event, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Tan Hiep island district Pham Thi My Huong thanked the Coast Guard Region 2 Command for protecting sovereignty over national seas and islands in general, and Cu Lao Cham island in particular.
She also hoped that military units and relevant agencies will further support fishermen in the future.
Translated by Lam Anh