Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communication and Education makes a speech at the ceremony. (Photo: Xuan Trieu/VNA)

Located in Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa town, Phu Yen province, Vung Ro was designated by the Central Command and Military Region as a key landing site for no-number plate ships that delivered weapons and supplies to Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, and Dak Lak provinces, supporting the Southern battlefield.

Between November 1964 and February 1965, four No-number plate ships arrived at Vung Ro Wharf. Despite the challenges, three successfully delivered approximately 200 tons of weapons and goods, contributing significantly to the war effort in the South.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Trong Nghia, member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communication and Education, urged Phu Yen province to continue leveraging its heroic traditions to drive development. 

"Phu Yen province needs to focus on preserving the Vung Ro Wharf relic. There should be a clear plan to protect and effectively utilize this historic site, introducing it to both domestic and international tourists. With its proud history, I believe the Party Committee, government, military, and people of Phu Yen will remain united and determined to achieve the goals outlined in the 2020-2025 provincial Party Congress Resolution," Mr. Nghia said.

On this occasion, Phu Yen Province was awarded the Certificate of Special National Monument status for its role in the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea. This designation also recognizes Hai Phong city, the departure port, and other provinces with significant wharves, including Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Ca Mau.

Pham Dai Duong, Secretary of the Phu Yen provincial Party Committee, reaffirmed the province’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the value of this historical relic. 

Pham Dai Duong, Secretary of the Phu Yen Provincial Party Committee delivers a speech at the ceremony. (Photo: Xuan Trieu/VNA)

He said, "We aim to mobilize resources to safeguard and elevate the Vung Ro Wharf site. Our goal is to transform the wharf and the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea into a center for historical education and a meaningful destination for sustainable tourism, contributing to the socio-economic growth of the province and the nation."

Earlier, on November 27, Nguyen Trong Nghia visited and presented gifts to historical witnesses who had defended the wharf and transported supplies via the noo-number- plate ships. He also paid respects at the Luong Van Chanh temple in Phu Hoa district, Phu Yen province, honoring the sacrifices of those who contributed to the nation’s revolutionary history.

Vung Ro Wharf remains a powerful symbol of resilience, serving as both an educational hub and a source of inspiration for future generations.