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Role models in patriotic emulation honoured

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) held a ceremony in Hanoi on June 4 to honour the role models in patriotic emulation movements, an activity in celebration of 75 years since then President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation (June 11, 1948).
Role models in patriotic emulation honoured ảnh 1President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien (third from left) and VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang (centre) present certificates honouring the outstanding collectives at the event on June 4. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam GeneralConfederation of Labour (VGCL) held a ceremony in Hanoi on June 4 to honour therole models in patriotic emulation movements, an activity in celebration of 75years since then President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation(June 11, 1948).

The event, titled “Glory to Vietnam”,was the 18th held so far. It also celebrated all-level trade unioncongresses and the coming 13th Vietnam Trade Union Congress.

VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang saidthe programme, first held on the International Labour Day (May1) in 2004, aims to honour the collectives and individuals with remarkableachievements in patriotic emulation movements or national construction andsafeguarding.

In the previous 17 editions, 258 collectives and individualsfrom various fields were commended, thereby helping promote patriotic emulationmovements to contribute to national development.

Role models in patriotic emulation honoured ảnh 2VGCL President Nguyen Dinh Khang speaks at the "Glory to Vietnam" programme on June 4. (Photo: VNA)
This year, five collectives and 11 individuals who are typical examples of the aspirationsto move forwards, the determination to maximise internal strength to surmountchallenges, and the sources of inspiration for the community were selected, hesaid, expressing his hope that all the collectives and individuals honoured sofar will continue upholding their role as exemplars of patriotic emulationmovements.

In his remarks, President of theVietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien applauded the VGCL’sorganisation of the “Glory to Vietnam” programme to commend the outstanding in patriotic emulation movements.

The 16 honourees are simple persons butthey have made huge dedications to the community and won respect from thepublic, he noted, describing them as a major source of pride and inspirationfor others to follow.

As the country is facing numerous difficulties and challenges, strongerdetermination, drastic actions, and more extensive emulation campaigns are neededto fulfill the targets and tasks set for 2023, the official added./.
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