Dien Bien holds reburial service for fallen Vietnamese soldiers

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.

At the event (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien (VNA) - A ceremony was held at TongKhao cemetery in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on January 6 torebury remains of six Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who died for internationalmissions in Laos.

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

Reading the eulogy at the ceremony, Standing Vice Chairwomanof the provincial People's Council Giang Thi Hoa emphasised that thefriendship, solidarity, and loyalty between Vietnam and Laos have been fosteredby 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’sassistance to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in the past and for efforts madeby the search team to bring the martyrs home.

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