October 19, 2026 | 22:59 (GMT+7)
Search, recovery and identification of martyr remains achieve significant results
PANO - On October 18, during the second session of the 16th National Assembly, N.A. deputies had group discussion on the implementation of the socio-economic development plan in 2026 and the proposed plan for 2027, with particular attention to the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search for, recovery and identification of martyr remains.
At the group discussion, N.A. deputies described the campaign as a task of profound political, historical and humanitarian significance, reflecting the responsibility of the Party, the State and society toward those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, a member of Dong Thap’s delegation of N.A. deputies, speaks at a group discussion. |
Most Venerable Thich Bao Nghiem, a deputy representing Hanoi, acknowledged the campaign’s positive results but stressed the need to sustain efforts as the implementation period draws to a close. Challenges include lost information about burial sites, changes in terrain, dwindling numbers of historical witnesses, and the need for advanced technology, funding and interagency coordination for DNA testing and identification.
He called for adequate and timely funding, equipment and databases to support search and recovery operations and DNA testing. He also urged closer information sharing among the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, specialized agencies and local authorities, along with faster collection of biological samples from relatives and wider use of modern technology to improve identification.
He further emphasized the need for regular progress reviews and timely resolution of obstacles to achieve the campaign’s objectives to the greatest extent possible before the 80th anniversary of Wounded Soldiers and Martyrs’ Day.
Speaking at the discussion, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense General Nguyen Tan Cuong, a member of Dong Thap’s delegation of N.A. deputies, said the campaign had achieved significant results, mobilizing the participation of the entire political system.
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Most Venerable Thich Bao Nghiem, N.A. deputy from Hanoi, speaks during a group discussion. |
He expressed hope that people nationwide would provide more information about fallen soldiers to support continued search and recovery efforts. He stressed that while the 500-day campaign was a breakthrough initiative, the search and recovery of fallen soldiers’ remains would continue until no further information became available.
Translated by Tran Hoai