Dien Bien holds reburial service for fallen Vietnamese soldiers

At the event (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien (VNA) - A ceremony was held at Tong Khao cemetery in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on January 6 to rebury remains of six Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who died for international missions in Laos.

The unidentified remains were found by Military Zone 2’s searching team with the help of competent forces in Laos.  

Reading the eulogy at the ceremony, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People's Council Giang Thi Hoa emphasised that the friendship, solidarity, and loyalty between Vietnam and Laos have been fostered by their Parties, States, and people over many decades, especially in their revolutionary struggles against common enemies.

The official expressed her gratitude for the Lao side’s assistance to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in the past and for efforts made by the search team to bring the martyrs home.

On this occasion, local leaders, military personnel, and residents offered incence and laid wreathes to pay tribute to the soldiers./.

VNA