PANO - The Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) on October 13 held a ceremony to celebrate its 60th anniversary (October 15, 1956).

Present at the ceremony were President Tran Dai Quang, and other high-ranking officials.

President Tran Dai Quang presenting “October 15” awards to outstanding young people

Addressing the meeting, the President praised excellent results and achievements of the Vietnamese youth and the Vietnam Youth Federation over the past years. He also congratulated outstanding young people who have received the “October 15” awards.

He praised the federation’s for its innovations and reforms in organizing and conducting activities, meeting the needs of the youth.

On the occasion, the President asked the federation to gather young people from all walks of life, particularly ethnic minority youths and those in remote and needy areas, and collaborate closely with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in launching and conducting educational, cultural and social activities in an effective manner.

At the event, the federation also honored and awarded 80 outstanding youth cadres and young people for their achievements in youth’s movements.

Translated by Lam Anh