Fatherland Front honours veterans
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) on July 24 met with nearly 150 war invalids and family members of soldiers killed in battle to mark the occasion of War Invalids and Fallen Combatants’ Day (July 27).
Addressing the function, VFFCC President Pham The Duyet stressed that the country appreciated the contributions made by the war invalids and fallen combatants during the resistance wars against the French and American aggressors.
Also on July 24, the Government Office also held a get-together with officials and public employees who are war invalids and family members of soldiers killed in the fighting.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong said that celebrations for the day should be practical and in accordance with the sacrifices of those that paid the ultimate price for the country.
To mark the event, localities and businesses nationwide also visited and presented gifts to veterans and their families.
(CPV/VNA)
