The event, part of the Inclusion Project led by NACCET and directly instructed by the Ministry of National Defense (MND), aimed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in areas heavily affected by Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin. It reflected the special attention of the Party, the State, and the military to war legacy settlement and highlighted the MND’s leading role in international cooperation in this field.
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Major General Nguyen Dinh Hien speaks at the event. |
Addressing the event, Major General Nguyen Dinh Hien, Commander of the Chemical Corps and NACCET General Director, stressed that although the war ended over half a century ago, its consequences remain severe for Vietnam and its people. More than 4.8 million people were exposed to dioxin. Among them, around 3 million are victims of Agent Orange, and hundreds of thousands of second- and third-generation children of AO victims still suffer from birth defects. For many years, the Party and the State of Vietnam have paid special attention to gratitude-paying activities and support to national contributors, while continuing efforts to settle war consequences, improve the environment, and assist victims.
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Delegates participate in the program. |
NACCET is tasked with addressing war legacy for both the environment and people, and responding to chemical, radiation, and biological incidents nationwide. It has been implementing numerous projects to investigate, collect, and treat toxic chemical residues, helping ensure a safer living environment. It is also leading the project “Support for Improving Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities in Provinces Heavily Sprayed with Agent Orange,” funded by the U.S. Government.
The April 19 event aimed to raise public awareness of and responsibility for people with disabilities and promote sports activities for them.
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Delegates and persons with disabilities join the program’s activities. |
The event gathered hundreds of athletes with disabilities, students, and many leaders from ministries and sectors. Along with sports activities, the organizers presented gifts to disadvantaged victims of Agent Orange/dioxin and opened a photo exhibition on Vietnam - U.S. cooperation in supporting people with disabilities.
The event delivered a strong message of humanity, responsibility, and determination by the Ministry of National Defense in easing the pain of war and promoting community inclusion.
Translated by Mai Huong