Immediately after learning about the earthquake in Myanmar that caused great loss of life and property, with the permission of the Party and State leaders, the Ministry of National Defense decided to send 80 officers and soldiers, including rescue forces, military medical staff and security guards to help Myanmar overcome the consequences. This is also the second time the Ministry of National Defense has sent forces to participate in rescue, relief and recovery work caused by earthquakes abroad. This shows that Vietnam clearly demonstrates its role as a responsible member of the international community. At the same time, it also shows Vietnam's desire and aspiration to participate in building a world of peace, stability, development and happiness.

A building destroyed after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 28, 2025. Photo: VNA

The history of the formation and development of the Vietnamese nation has witnessed many devastating disasters caused by natural disasters and floods. Therefore, in the mind of every Vietnamese person, they are always proactive in preparing conditions to minimize the damage caused by natural disasters and floods. On the other hand, whenever natural disasters and floods cause damage to a certain land or locality, the Party, the State and all levels of government focus on leading, directing and organizing timely remedial measures; at the same time, they always receive the attention and sharing of all classes of people. Caring, helping and sharing with those who are unfortunate and facing difficulties in life has become a fine traditional cultural feature of the Vietnamese people, becoming the living personality of every Vietnamese person.

Reality has recorded many very touching stories, such as: A second grader skipped his breakfast to save the little money he had to contribute to support people in flood-hit areas. Or a boy asked his parents for permission to "slaughter" his piggy bank to support the people of Lang Nu village (Phuc Khanh, Bao Yen, Lao Cai) after the terrible landslide caused by storm No. 3. And there are many, many touching stories that exist in every family, every village in the Vietnamese ethnic community. "Love others as you love yourself", "the whole leaf covers the torn leaf", "the less torn leaf covers the more torn leaf" ... are the traditional cultural values ​​of the Vietnamese people that have been formed, nurtured and increasingly spread in social life.

Implementing the direction of the Minister of National Defense, in the short time, but with the spirit of always being ready to receive the mission, the relevant agencies and units urgently deployed synchronous measures so that 80 officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army could immediately depart for Myanmar. Indeed, all preparations for the 80 officers and soldiers to depart for Myanmar to perform rescue and relief missions were only calculated by the hour.

To meet that requirement, it must be affirmed that: The work of organizing professional training, building the will and sense of responsibility to be ready to accept the tasks of each officer and soldier has been systematically, effectively and proactively deployed by the Party Committees and commanders of units throughout the army. That is also a testament to the spirit of readiness to accept and complete all tasks of Uncle Ho's Army - an army born from the people, fighting for the people - an army carrying the mission of bringing peace and happiness to the people. The values, personality and mission of Uncle Ho's Army are spreading in social life not only in Vietnam, but also in the international community. Because, not only this time, but there have been countless stories told by officers and soldiers participating in rescue missions in Türkiye; Vietnamese blue beret soldiers through actions and deeds that enrich human values ​​and are imbued with the dignity and character of the Vietnamese people.

LE LONG KHANH

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/loi-hua-cua-viet-nam-821855