Joining the delegation were former Vice State President Truong My Hoa, Chairwoman of Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and Head of the "For Beloved Hoang Sa - Truong Sa" Club; former Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Dang Ngoc Tung, Deputy Head of the club; Lieutenant General Pham Van Dy, former Political Commissar of Military Region 7; along with more than 200 other members. Rear Admiral Tran Ngoc Quyet, Deputy Chief-of-Staff of the Naval Service, led the delegation.
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Former Vice State President Truong My Hoa delivering a speech at the event |
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Delegates attending the event |
The delegation met with, encouraged, and presented gifts to the officers, soldiers, and local residents. This event was held at Radar Station 590, under Regiment 251 of Naval Region 2.
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Rear Admiral Tran Ngoc Quyet presenting gifts from the Naval Service to island forces |
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Former Vice State President Truong My Hoa, presenting gifts of Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund to island forces |
Former Vice State President Truong My Hoa expressed her happiness at the positive changes in Con Dao. She noted that the island district has grown wealthier, with improved infrastructure, schools, and housing, contributing to enhancing quality of life for local people.
She also encouraged the officers, soldiers, and citizens to continue fulfilling their duties and contributing to the further development of Con Dao.
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The delegation visiting historic 914 Pier on the island |
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Former Vice President Truong My Hoa and delegates visiting Con Dao Museum |
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Delegates offering incense and flowers at the tomb of hero Vo Thi Sau |
Earlier, the delegation held a memorial ceremony and offered incense at Hang Duong War Cemetery. They observed a moment of silence to honor the heroic martyrs and patriotic individuals who sacrificed their lives in Con Dao Prison. After the memorial, they visited and offered incense at the tombs of heroes, such as Le Hong Phong, Nguyen An Ninh, and Vo Thi Sau, before visiting Con Dao Prison.
Source: baohaiquanvietnam
Translated by Trung Thanh