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An overview of the seminar

The seminar was attended by Uong Chu Luu, former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee; Ha Hung Cuong, former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council; Nguyen Dang Quang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; Hoang Xuan Tan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; representatives of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Quang Tri Union of Friendship Organizations; leaders of provincial departments and agencies; and representatives of international organizations.

Chairman of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council Ha Hung Cuong delivers the opening remarks at the seminar

In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council Ha Hung Cuong emphasized that the seminar “From Memory to the Future: The Value of Peace” provided an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of war, thereby highlighting the value of peace and promoting the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation and responsibility toward future generations. Quang Tri, a land that suffered profound losses and sacrifices during the war, is a particularly meaningful venue for spreading the message of peace. In a world still facing numerous conflicts and tensions, efforts to build and preserve peace need to be advanced through dialogue, cooperation, trust-building and mutual respect. Stories and lessons from Vietnam and Quang Tri are expected to contribute to global efforts for peace, reconciliation and development.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council Nguyen Dang Quang speaks at the seminar

A message from Nguyen Thi Binh, former Vice President of Vietnam and Honorary Chairwoman of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council, emphasized that Vietnam is a nation that has endured profound pain and loss caused by war and therefore deeply understands and cherishes the value of peace. Memories of war remind everyone that peace does not come naturally; it must be preserved through the efforts of every country and every individual. Looking back on the past is not about nurturing hatred, but about better understanding the losses that have been endured, cherishing the present and working together toward the future.

Former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu speaks at the seminar

In his welcoming remarks, Nguyen Dang Quang, Deputy Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People’s Council, emphasized the significance of holding the seminar in Quang Tri - a land bearing profound traces of war that is gradually becoming a symbol of peace, reconciliation and aspirations for development. He said the seminar was a valuable opportunity to spread the values of peace, strengthen connections and cooperation, and promote people-to-people diplomacy activities.

Delegates discuss the value of peace

At the seminar, delegates discussed the value of peace in today’s rapidly changing world and the role of dialogue, reconciliation and international cooperation in building trust. They also shared approaches to fostering a culture of peace and contributing to a foundation for sustainable development.

Scholarships are presented to disadvantaged students and war victims who have achieved outstanding results in their studies and personal development, demonstrating humanitarian values, solidarity and community responsibility while jointly spreading the values of peace

Speaking at the seminar, Luong Ngoc Binh, Chairman of the Quang Tri Union of Friendship Organizations, affirmed that the views and perspectives shared at the forum would provide valuable theoretical and practical references for the parties to further study and translate them into practical programs, plans and activities, thereby making more effective contributions to joint efforts for peace, friendship and development. The Chairman of the Quang Tri Union of Friendship Organizations also expressed his confidence that, with a strong sense of responsibility, consensus and shared determination, closer coordination, partnership and more effective activities in the fields of peace and development would be promoted in the coming period. Together, the parties would contribute to strengthening, preserving and spreading the noble values of peace, friendship and cooperation, while making practical contributions to the common efforts of the Vietnamese people and peoples around the world toward a future of peace, cooperation, development and prosperity.

Delegates release doves carrying a message of peace

On this occasion, the Vietnam Peace and Development Council and the Quang Tri Union of Friendship Organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in activities for peace, friendship and development in the coming period. As part of the seminar, delegates released doves carrying a message of peace and signed a peace message to be sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Organizing Committee presented gifts to speakers, the moderator and members of the Organizing Committee. Scholarships were also awarded to disadvantaged students and war victims who have achieved outstanding results in their studies and personal development, reflecting humanitarian values, solidarity and community responsibility and contributing to the spread of the values of peace.

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