Tay Ninh holds memorial ceremony for martyrs repatriated from Cambodia

A total of 146 remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts, who laid down their lives in Cambodia while defending the southwestern border and fulfilling international duties, were reburied in Tay Ninh province on January 22. 

At the memorial ceremony held for martyrs repatriated from Cambodia. (Photo: VNA)
At the memorial ceremony held for martyrs repatriated from Cambodia. (Photo: VNA)

Tay Ninh (VNA) – A memorial and burial ceremony was solemnly held on January 22 for 146 remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Cambodia while defending the southwestern border and fulfilling international duties.

The ceremony took place at Hill 82 Tan Bien Martyrs' Cemetery in the southern province of Tay Ninh. The remains were repatriated during the first phase of the 24th mission (2024-2025 dry season).

Nguyen Thanh Tam, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council, chaired the ceremony by solemnly ringing three ceremonial bells to honour the fallen.

Speaking at the event, Nguyen Hong Thanh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, expressed deep gratitude for the immense sacrifices of millions of Vietnamese soldiers, emphasising that their heroic contributions to the nation’s independence and freedom will forever be remembered.

Over the years, Military Region 7, along with the Tay Ninh Party Committee, authorities, military forces, and residents, has remained committed to locating and repatriating the remains of fallen soldiers.

Under a bilateral agreement between Vietnam and Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Royal Army and local authorities, significant progress has been made in searching for and bringing home the remains of Vietnamese martyrs.

The repatriation efforts reflect Vietnam’s enduring gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation and its international commitments./.

VNA

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