The ceremony was jointly organized the Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee of Quang Binh province.

Representatives from Laos’ Khammuone province, the Government’s Special Task Board, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the High Command Zone 4 as well as local authorities and residents attended the ceremony.

The remains were gathered in Khammouane province of Laos by the search team No.589 of Quang Binh Military Command during the dry season of 2014 with close coordination between Quang Binh province and Khammoune province (Laos).

This is the first phase in 2015 and the 36th phase Quang Binh province has received the remains of Vietnamese volunteers and experts who sacrificed their lives during the war in Laos.

In the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, delegates laid wreath of flower, offered incense and observed a minute in tribute to war heroes who devoted their lives to Laos’ national liberation.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tien Hoang expressed his deep gratitude to great sacrifice of war heroes who laid down their life for the peace and happiness of Vietnam and Laos. He also sincerely thanked for sentiments and assistance of the Party, authorities and people of Khammouane province in seeking and gathering the remains of martyrs.

Translated by Nhu Y
(Source: Quang Binh Portal)