Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) –Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented the 60-year Party membership badge to Vu Khoan, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy PrimeMinister, during a ceremony in Hanoi on November 17.
In his speech, the PM saidit is the Party’s noble distinction to honour Khoan’s contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and nation.
According to the PM,during his working time at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Trade, Khoan was an excellent diplomat with strong mettle and a researcherwith insightful studies. Following retirement, he still offered suggestions andadvice to the Party and State.
Former Deputy PM Khoanspoke highly of achievements in the fight against COVID-19, social welfare,socio-economic development and diplomatic activities by the Party and Stateleaders.
He expressed his beliefthat the country will overcome difficulties and challenges and reap greatersuccesses. He vowed to do his best to make further contributions to the Party,country and people./.