Vietnam Vice President Attends Ceremony for 235 Fallen Soldiers in An Giang
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended a ceremony in An Giang province to honor 235 fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives during various periods of war.
- The remains were collected by recovery teams K90, K92, and K93 from Cambodia and within Vietnam during the 2025-2026 dry season.
- The ceremony underscored the nation's gratitude and commitment to supporting war veterans' families and continuing the search for missing soldiers.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan joined officials from the Ministry of National Defense and Military Region 9 at a solemn ceremony in An Giang province to pay tribute to 235 fallen soldiers. The event, held at the Doc Ba Dac Martyrs' Cemetery, marked the solemn requiem and interment of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who perished during the wars in Cambodia and domestically.
These remains were meticulously gathered by recovery teams K90, K92, and K93 during the XXV phase, spanning the 2025-2026 dry season. The Vice President, alongside leaders from various ministries, central agencies, and An Giang province, paid their respects, honoring the heroes who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and defense.
During the solemn proceedings, provincial leaders read a eulogy, recalling the heroic deeds and immense sacrifices of the fallen soldiers and experts. Their dedication was hailed as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism and international solidarity, inspiring current generations to continue building and safeguarding the nation.
The ceremony served as a profound expression of political, social, and humanitarian responsibility from An Giang province's Party organization, government, armed forces, and people. It reflects their deep gratitude and commitment to those who dedicated and sacrificed themselves for the country. An Giang committed to continuing its 'Repaying Gratitude' efforts, supporting those who rendered service to the revolution, and collaborating with central agencies to locate and identify the remains of fallen soldiers, easing the pain of war for families and preserving national traditions.
Their noble sacrifices will forever be a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, of pure international spirit, and a great source of encouragement for today's generations to continue to build and firmly defend the Fatherland.
Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.