An additional 699 women in the central province of Binh Dinh have been honoured as “Heroic Mother” under the President’s recent decisions No. 2457/QD-CTN and 2457/QD-CTN.

The authorities in central Binh Dinh province presented the title to 13 women and the family members of 97 deceased heroic women at a ceremony in Quy Nhon City on November 19 in accordance with the decisions.

Addressing the award ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committe, Mai Thanh Thang said local authorities would do their utmost to improve the living conditions of the heroic mothers and their families, who have made outstanding contribution to the nation.-VNA