Nghe An solemnly held a memorial service and burial of 96 remains of martyrs, volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts who died in Laos.

The memorial service was solemnly held at the Martyrs Cemetery of Nghi Loc district (Nghe An). Photo: Thanh Cuong

The remains of 96 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives for the noble international duty in Laos were searched and recovered by the Nghe An Province Collection Team during the 2022-2023 dry season in the provinces of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, and Xay Som Bun (Laos). Photo: Thanh Cuong

The work of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains is a major policy of our Party and State, demonstrating the Vietnamese people's morality of "When drinking water, remember its source" and the sacred, deep affection for comrades and teammates who heroically sacrificed for the cause of national liberation, protecting the Fatherland and fulfilling noble international duties.

Over the past years, with the close attention and direction of the Special Working Group of the Government of Vietnam and the Government of Laos; the Party Committee, Command and Steering Committee 515 of Military Region 4, the Special Working Group of 4 provinces: Nghe An, Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Xay Som Bun have thoroughly grasped and effectively implemented the work of searching for and collecting the remains of martyrs who died in Laos.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee read the eulogy at the Memorial Service. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Comrade Phu Vong - Bun Xu - Deputy Governor, Head of the Special Working Committee of Vientiane Province (Laos) read the eulogy at the Memorial Service. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In the 2022 - 2023 dry season, the Collection Team of Nghe An province proactively overcame all difficulties, closely coordinated with all levels and sectors of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, and Xay Som Bun provinces to search for and collect the remains of 96 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives for the noble international duty in Laos.

On behalf of the leaders of Nghe An province, reading the eulogy at the Memorial Service and burial of the martyrs, comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee was moved and proud to review the contributions and noble sacrifices of the heroic martyrs and Vietnamese experts in Laos, greatly contributing to the victory of the revolutions of the two countries, further enhancing the solidarity, special friendship and heroic history of the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

Leaders of the Government's Special Task Force offered flowers to pay tribute to heroic martyrs. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Leaders of Nghe An province offered flowers to pay respect to heroic martyrs. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and the people of all ethnic groups in Nghe An province vow to continue to promote the traditions of the Vietnamese nation, of the heroic Soviet homeland, strive to study and follow the example of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style and the brave fighting spirit of the heroic martyrs, promote internal strength, exploit external strength, strive to successfully implement the socio-economic, defense and security goals set out by the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the Resolution of the 19th Nghe An Provincial Party Congress, and build Nghe An province to become increasingly prosperous as Uncle Ho always wished.

Leaders of the Government's Special Working Group, the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 4, Nghe An province and the provinces of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Xay Som Bun (Laos)... moved the remains of martyrs for burial. Photo: Thanh Cuong

On behalf of the working delegation of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Xay Som Bun provinces (Laos), comrade Phu Vong - Bun Xu - Deputy Governor, Head of the Special Working Committee of Vientiane province expressed deep gratitude to the Party, Government, Army and People of Vietnam for their wholehearted, righteous and extremely valuable assistance to the Lao revolution.

Comrade Phu Vong - Bun Xu expressed his deep gratitude to the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their blood and bones for the cause of liberating Laos; as well as his gratitude and sincere thanks to the families and relatives of the martyrs.

Nghe An Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy burns incense at martyrs' graves. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Leaders of Nghe An province and other Lao provinces burn incense at the graves of martyrs. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Delegates respectfully commemorate the martyrs. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The solemn burial ceremony for 96 martyrs' remains was held according to military protocol at the Nghi Loc District Martyrs Cemetery (Nghe An). Photo: Thanh Cuong

At the memorial service, in a solemn atmosphere, the leaders of the Government's Special Working Group, the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 4, Nghe An province and the provinces of Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Xay Som Bun (Laos); representatives of provincial departments, branches and sectors, along with a large number of officials and people... respectfully offered flowers and incense at the Nghi Loc District Martyrs' Cemetery Monument; and solemnly buried the remains of 96 martyrs according to military rites at the cemetery grounds.