Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joins national candle-lighting ceremony to commemorate martyrs (Photo: VOV)

The event, co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Quang Tri province, aimed to commemorate and express deep gratitude to those who laid down their lives for the cause of national liberation and defense.

In a solemn and emotional atmosphere, Prime Minister Chính and other delegates laid wreaths, offered incense, and observed a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of President Ho Chi Minh and the heroic martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation's independence and freedom.

In his address, Prime Minister Chính said the nation and the people of Vietnam will forever be grateful to the heroes and martyrs, wounded soldiers, and veterans who sacrificed their blood and lives to bting peace, unity, and development for the country and prosperity and happiness for the people.

The PM underlined that caring for revolution contributors has been regarded by the Party and State as a sacred, regular, and long-term responsibility of the political system and society. He called on authorities at all levels to continue implementing the Party’s policies, while constantly reviewing and improving preferential policies better to serve the needs of beneficiaries and their families.

The Prime Minister affirmed that today's generation is committed to national unity and striving for fast, sustainable development, ushering Vietnam into a new era of growth and global integration.

On this occasion, the PM presented 80 gifts to families of those who rendered service to the nation, and witnessed the handover of 29 AI-restored portraits of martyrs to their families, a gesture reflecting the profound respect and remembrance of the younger generation.