President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man (L) presents gifts to state welfare beneficiaries, low-income families and Agent Orange victims in Thoai Son district, An Giang province, on January 20 (Photo: VNA) An Giang (VNA) – President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) CentralCommittee Tran Thanh Man offered the best wishes to state welfarebeneficiaries, low-income families and Agent Orange victims in the Mekong Deltaprovince of An Giang on January 20 during a visit ahead of the traditionalLunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Visiting the families of a martyr and a veteranin the southwestern border defence war in Nui Sap town of Thoai Son district,Man, who is also a member of the Party Central Committee, said his delegation’spre-Tet trip to An Giang this year is also meant to celebrate the 40thanniversary of the fight’s victory.
In this war, An Giang suffered from heavylosses, he noted, adding that almost all local districts sent soldiers tosafeguard Vietnam’s southwestern border and support Cambodia in defeating thePol Pot genocidal regime. That not only helped firmly protect the nationalborder but also enhance the lofty friendship with Cambodia.
The same day, Man also sent Tet greetings andpresented 200 gift packs to state welfare beneficiaries, low-income familiesand Agent Orange victims in Thoai Son district.
He expressed his delight that with its agriculturalproduction strength, Thoai Son has recorded continuous improvements in localliving standards and poverty reduction.
The official also asked local authorities tocall on the private sector to join hands in ensuring a happy Tet that falls inearly February for all people.-VNA