The Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations awarded 130 million VND to the poor and veterans in difficult circumstances.

On the morning of December 19, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2022) and the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2022), the Nghe An Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated with the Veterans Liaison Committee of Brigade 299 - Corps 1 to organize a meeting and listen to news about the domestic and international situation presented by Associate Professor, Dr. Major General Le Van Cuong, Former Director of the Institute for Strategic Studies - Ministry of Public Security.

Attending were representatives of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, leaders of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province, and veterans of Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1.

Mr. Nguyen Hong Ky - Permanent Vice President of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province delivered the opening speech. Photo: Tung Linh

At the meeting, delegates reviewed the historical journey of Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1.

Brigade 299 (formerly the 299th Architecture Regiment) was established in 1985, in the formation of the first combined arms army corps of our Army - Corps 1 - Quyet Thang Corps.

Through the process of building, fighting and growing, the brigade was honored to be awarded the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" by the Party and State and many noble awards for collectives and individuals.

The Veterans Liaison Committee of Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1 for the 2022 - 2027 term was officially launched. Photo: Tung Linh

In the coming time, Brigade 299 is determined to continue to actively participate in building and protecting the Party and the government; unite and help each other develop the economy, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, and strive to get rich; actively participate in implementing grassroots democracy and social activities; actively fight against crime and peaceful evolution; to contribute to maintaining political security, social order and safety, and to be a trustworthy support for Party committees at all levels, the government and the people.

The organizers presented history books about Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1 to veterans. Photo: Tung Linh

In order to promote the tradition of mutual love and support of the nation and respond to the call to support and help the poor to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2023 of the Provincial Party Secretary, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province, the Veterans Liaison Committee of Brigade 299 - Corps 1, and business organizations donated 130 million VND to the poor and veterans in difficult circumstances.

With the desire to share with comrades in difficult circumstances, the Veterans Liaison Committee of Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1 presented gifts worth 1 million VND each. Photo: Tung Linh

Brigade 299 donated 10 million VND from the Liaison Committee's fund to the program "Tet for the poor - Spring Quy Mao 2023". Photo: Tung Linh

The amount of 10 million VND was donated by the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province to the program "Tet for the poor - Spring Quy Mao 2023". Photo: Tung Linh

Teckcombank donated 200 gifts worth 100 million VND to the poor in Ky Son district. Photo: Tung Linh

The organizing committee presented the former leaders and veterans of Brigade 299 - Army Corps 1 with the book "Ho Chi Minh - Symbol of peace and friendship between Vietnam and the world". This is a photo documentary book from the idea of ​​Mr. Nguyen Hong Ky - Permanent Vice President of the Union, who is also the co-director and editor of the publishing project between the Union and the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. Photo: Tung Linh

Also at the meeting, delegates listened to Associate Professor, Dr. Major General Le Van Cuong inform about domestic and international current affairs.

Associate Professor, Dr. Major General Le Van Cuong exchanged information about the war situation between Ukraine and Russia. Photo: Tung Linh

The diverse and rich information outlines a panoramic picture at home and abroad in 2022, with the world witnessing many complex fluctuations and conflicts taking place in some hot spots. However, Vietnam's economy has achieved an optimistic growth rate. In particular, Vietnam is increasingly asserting its position in the international arena./.

Tung Linh