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President meets war veterans on War Invalids, Martyrs Day

President Truong Tan Sang hosted a reception for a delegation of veterans from Division 313 and 314 in Military Zone 2 on the occasion of the National War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
President Truong Tan Sang hosted a reception for a delegation ofveterans from Division 313 and 314 in Military Zone 2 on the occasion ofthe National War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

The veterans, who fought to protect the nation in border battlefieldsin Vi Xuyen district in the the northern province of Ha Giangrecalled their memories of fierce battles from 1984-1988.

As the key mobile force in Military Zone 2, their victory in a numberof big battles firmly preserved the nation’s territory and border.

They said they hope the Party and State will continue its efforts tocomplete preferential policies for war invalids. They also pledged topromote the revolutionary spirit and act as good examples for the youth.

President Truong Tan Sang stated that the Party,State and people continually remember the sacrifices of heroes andmartyrs.

He urged the Liaison Board for Veterans tocollaborate with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs aswell as localities to speed up the search and gathering of martyrremains and ensure support for beneficiaries.

ThePresident expressed his hope that the veterans would continue joininghands with the armed forces and the entire society in protecting anddeveloping the nation. He also called for engagement of veterans inpreparations for Party Congresses at all levels towards the 12 thNational Party Congress.-VNA
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