Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Council for Emulation and Rewards held a conferencein Hanoi on June 11 to honour role models nationwide, on the occasionof the 75th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s appeal forpatriotic emulation.
Theevent attracted the participation of 700 delegates representing exemplarycollectives and individuals in various regions and sectors.
Speakingat the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of thecouncil, said on June 11, 1948, President Ho Chi Minh issued the appeal forpatriotic emulation, officially launching a nationwide movement to foster aspirit of patriotism within the entire Party, people and army.
Since then, it has truly become a widespread movement,extending from the lowlands to the islands and mountain and border areas. Itencompasses both urban and rural areas with the active participation of peoplefrom walks of life, and has achieved significant results.
The role models, regardless of age, position orprofession, shine with a spirit of patriotism, dynamism, creativity, daring tothink and act, and taking responsibility for the common good. They exemplifydetermination, resilience, aspirations for progress and dedication to thecommunity and society, he said.
On the occasion, he asked departments and agencies toeffectively follow the Party and State’s policies and laws on emulation andreward, step up start-up and innovation movements, develop green, digital andcircular economies.
Emulation movements must be in tandem with the Partybuilding and rectification, the campaign on studying and following President HoChi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle; prevention and control of corruption,wastefulness, and negative phenomena; judicial and administrative reform. At thesame time, national cultural identity must be preserved and upheld whileexternal affairs and global integration must be stepped up, the PM noted.
Music performances at the event (Photo: VNA)
Also at the event, the honourees told their own stories, highlightingtheir spirit of determination, self-sacrifice, wholeheartedness, and dedicationto the country and people. They expressed their commitment to continuing to be role models in life, work, study, and contributing to the national development.
The PM also presented certificates of merit to 75 role models in various areas at the event./.
