(GLO)- Continuing the working trip to the Northeastern provinces (Kingdom of Cambodia), on May 23 and 24, the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force coordinated with the Task Force of the two provinces: Preah Vihear, Stung Treng and Ratanakiri to solemnly organize a farewell ceremony and hand over the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during the war in Cambodia, searched for and collected by Team K52 (Gia Lai Provincial Military Command) during the 2022-2023 dry season.
Attending the ceremony, on behalf of Gia Lai provincial leaders, there were comrade Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich - Provincial Party Committee member, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Specialized Committee and members of the Provincial Specialized Committee.
On the Cambodian side, there were leaders of the provinces of Pread Vihear, Stung Treng, Rattanakiri; leaders of the Command of Military Region I (Royal Cambodian Army).
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Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Specialized Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich and Deputy Governor, Head of the Stung Treng Provincial Specialized Committee Keo So Vuon saw off the martyrs. Photo: Doan Binh |
The ceremony held in 3 provinces: Preah Vihear, Sung Treng and Ratanakiri (Kingdom of Cambodia) took place solemnly, in accordance with the rituals of the 2 countries, to commemorate the heroic martyrs of volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts who died while performing their noble international duty, helping the country and people of Cambodia to overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime and revive it for the second time.
To pay their respects, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich and members of the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force Delegation; leaders of the government, Task Force of the 3 provinces; leaders of the Military Region I Command (Royal Cambodian Army) and many people from the 2 provinces of the neighboring country offered flowers and incense to commemorate the martyrs of volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts who sacrificed their lives during the war in Cambodia.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich emphasized: The war has long gone, but the pain of comrades, teammates, friends and relatives always lingers in their hearts; when their teammates, comrades and relatives fought bravely and sacrificed but their remains remain in Cambodia and have not been found. The Party, State, Government, armed forces and people of Vietnam and Cambodia have had many policies and solutions to search and collect to bring them back to the country. From 2001 to now, in the two provinces: Stung Treng and Ratanakiri (Kingdom of Cambodia), with the help of the government, Task Force, armed forces and people of the two provinces as well as the leaders of the Military Region I Command, have created favorable conditions to help the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force and Team K52 search and collect 1,468 martyrs' remains. In the 2022-2023 dry season alone, in Preah Vihear province there were 7 martyrs' remains, in Stung Treng there were 8 martyrs' remains, and in Ratanakiri there were 7 martyrs' remains.
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The Specialized Committees of Gia Lai and Preah Vihear provinces signed a record of handing over and receiving the remains of seven Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during the war in Cambodia. Photo: Doan Binh |
“During the long and arduous years, generations of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces and the heroic Cambodian people, fought and sacrificed to defeat the Pol Pot regime to liberate the nation, regain independence and freedom for the country of the eternal Pagoda and its development today. That noble sacrifice has contributed to enhancing the solidarity, friendship and brotherhood between the two peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia. Before the souls of the martyrs, we vow to do our best to serve the Fatherland; to maintain, cultivate and promote the fine traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia. We welcome and bring the remains of the martyrs back to our beloved Vietnam; pray for the souls of the martyrs to rest in eternal peace, and for the great contributions of the heroes and martyrs of the Fatherland to be forever engraved.” Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Specialized Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich affirmed.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Governor and Head of the Provincial Committee of Stung Treng Keo So Vuon affirmed: Although the war has receded into the past, the historical evidence of December 2, 1978 and the victory day of January 7, 1979 are always engraved in the hearts of the Cambodian people. The fresh blood of countless heroic martyrs, volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts was shed for the country of pagodas, for the cause of national liberation, helping Cambodia escape the most brutal genocide regime in the world, and from there, rise from the ashes.
“The remains of 8 martyrs before each of us are historical evidence affirming that the Cambodian people will never forget the great sacrifices of the heroic martyrs of the volunteer army and Vietnamese experts who contributed to the overthrow of the Pol Pot genocidal regime. On behalf of the leaders of Stung Treng province, I would like to express the deep gratitude of the leaders of the Party, State and people of our fraternal Vietnam. To express gratitude to the martyrs, I request that the authorities at all levels, the armed forces and the people of Stung Treng province continue to coordinate with the Gia Lai Provincial Task Force and Team K52 in searching for, gathering and repatriating the Vietnamese volunteer army and experts who sacrificed their lives in Stung Treng province during the 2023-2024 dry season to achieve better results,” added the Deputy Governor, Head of the Stung Treng Provincial Task Force.
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People from all walks of life in Stung Treng province (Kingdom of Cambodia) were present to see off the eight martyrs returning home. Photo: Doan Binh |
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Governor and Head of the Ratanakiri Provincial Committee Sou Serey emphasized: The Cambodian people will never forget the noble sacrifices of the heroic martyrs of the Vietnamese volunteer army, the sacrifices of the mothers and fathers who encouraged their children to go to help the Cambodian people to overthrow the brutal genocidal regime in human history and gradually helped the Cambodian people to revive and restore the country after January 7, 1979 so that each of us can have everything as it is today. Cambodia and Vietnam both share the same motto "good friends are friends who help each other in times of difficulty and adversity" or "when drinking water, remember its source", reminding us to never forget the affection, solidarity, friendship and noble sacrifices in the Cambodia-Vietnam relationship. “On this occasion, on behalf of the government leaders, departments, armed forces and people in Ratanakiri province, I would like to express my deep gratitude and pay tribute to the great sacrifices of the male and female officers and soldiers of the armed forces, volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts who sacrificed their lives for the cause of liberating Cambodia. I respectfully pray for their souls to rest in peace,” said Deputy Governor and Head of the Ratanakiri Provincial Task Force, Sou Serey, emotionally.
Respectfully sending off the outstanding sons of the heroic Vietnam to rest in the bosom of Motherland is a noble gesture, the aspiration of today's generation before the noble sacrifice of the heroic martyrs who did not hesitate to give their "blood and bones" to embellish the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia that will last forever. Sending them off to Motherland Vietnam, many cadres, armed forces and people of the 3 provinces: Pread Vihear, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri (Kingdom of Cambodia) stood along many streets to pay their gratitude and pray for them to rest in peace...
On the morning of May 25, at the Duc Co District Martyrs' Cemetery, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Gia Lai province solemnly held a memorial service and burial ceremony for 22 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during the war in Cambodia, searched for and gathered by Team K52 (Gia Lai Provincial Military Command) during the 2022-2023 dry season in 3 northeastern provinces (Kingdom of Cambodia).
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