The Party leader was addressing a grand ceremony in Hanoi on July 27 to mark the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27), which saw the attendance of leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Vietnam Fatherland Front, along with Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, veterans, relatives of martyrs and revolutionary contributors, among others. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaking at the ceremony He said millions of people laid down their lives for national independence and freedom, as well as peaceful and happy lives of the people. The Party chief underlined the tradition of “When drinking water, remember its source” and recalled late President Ho Chi Minh’s care for war invalids and martyrs’ families. Over the past 70 years, especially during 30 years of reform, the Party and State have paid heed to the work by issuing a range of guidelines, policies and laws. More than 9 million revolutionary contributors have benefited from preferential policies, while over 4 million contributors were presented with orders, medals and other noble titles, he added. From 2007-2016, over 182,000 houses of gratitude were built and upgraded,… Read full this story

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