Hepraised efforts and outcomes of operation by the association and itschapters over past years, attributing these achievements to thecountry’s socio-economic development.
Analysing advantages andchallenges for the country in 2012, he asked the chapters at all levelsto continue upholding the tradition of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers” andpromoting potential, contributing to successfully fulfilling thenation’s socio-economic goals.
He went on to say that chapters atall levels should launch and carry out movements to help veterans’families with difficulties and promote the association’s role in caringfor and protecting the interests of veterans.
They need tocoordinate with authorities at all levels to encourage their members andpeople to implement the Party’s resolutions and State policies, the PMadded.
The VWVA has developed at all levels, with nearly 4million members undertaking a wide range of activities. The associationlaunched patriotic movements and encouraged veterans and people to takepart in charitable activities, VWVA President Lieut-Gen Tran Hanh saidin the association’s report.
The chapters took an active part inbuilding and defending the Party, the Government and the socialistregime, and in promoting the revolutionary tradition to the youngergeneration, contributing to maintaining socio-political stability,especially at grassroots level.
This year, the chapters aremaking preparations for their congress at all levels, advancing to thefifth national congress of the Vietnam War Veterans’ Association, forthe 2012-2017 tenure.-VNA