President meets with veterans of elite armed forces from three regions

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2014), on the afternoon of October 9, at the Presidential Palace, President Truong Tan Sang had a cordial meeting with the delegation of veterans of the elite armed forces of the three regions.

President Truong Tan Sang with former soldiers of the elite armed forces of the three regions North-Central-South. Photo: VNA

These are veterans representing the Heroic Capital Regiment, Da Nang Special Forces, Saigon-Gia Dinh Special Forces and veterans of the Vanguard Army of the 308th Southern Division, the main units that made glorious achievements in the struggle for independence and freedom for the Fatherland.

At the meeting, the President and delegates reviewed the heroic tradition of our army and people through two resistance wars for national liberation. With the spirit of determination to die for the Fatherland, the heroic Capital Regiment fought steadfastly, protecting the Capital for two months before withdrawing to the resistance zone and returning to take over the Capital exactly 60 years ago.

For the urban commandos, perhaps few people know the bravery and intelligence of the soldiers operating in enemy territory. Many were imprisoned and suffered countless tortures in "hells on earth", but the soldiers still maintained their integrity and were ready to sacrifice themselves to protect the Party and the revolution for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Remembering comrades, teammates and the protection of the people, including mothers, sisters or ordinary workers who protected, hid and created all conditions for Uncle Ho's soldiers to be safe in the enemy's heart, the delegates affirmed that under the leadership of the Party, the protection of the people has created great victories for the nation.

Affirming their determination to maintain the noble title and expressing their confidence in the Party's leadership as well as the country's future, many delegates expressed their current concerns requiring the Party and State to take resolute measures and continue to effectively implement the 11th Central Committee's Resolution 4 on a number of urgent issues in Party building at present.

Speaking at the meeting, the President emphasized the heroic tradition of our nation, in which in the two wars of national liberation, countless soldiers sacrificed their lives, many people suffered injuries to have a peaceful life today. The President emphasized that reviewing the tradition is to continue promoting the tradition of building and defending the country in the current cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.

Acknowledging the opinions of the delegates, President Truong Tan Sang stated that Vietnam has overcome the difficult period left by the war and achieved great socio-economic achievements recognized by the international community. However, there are still shortcomings that need to be overcome. In the process of innovation and international integration, it requires determination, solidarity and unanimity of the entire Party and people.

Wishing the delegates good health, the President hopes that, in each different position, each veteran will continue to promote his or her abilities, take positive actions to protect what is right, fight against negativity, corruption, waste... to strengthen the people's trust, promote the country's development, and also carry out President Ho Chi Minh's Testament.

According to Vietnam+