The meeting marked the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam Voluntary Youth Force (July 15).

Speaking at the function, General Secretary Manh recalled the enormous sacrifices the Vietnamese young volunteers have made to the struggle for national independence.

Tens of thousands of youngsters have died for the country, while many others have suffered from lifelong injuries or illnesses, Mr Manh said.

“Our Party, State and people will never forget those great sacrifices of the voluntary youth force throughout periods of history,” he said.

At the reception, representatives of the voluntary youth force gave the Party General Secretary many suggestions concerning state subsidy policies for the former volunteers afflicted with war wounds and sickness or the toxic Agent Orange/Dioxin sprayed by US troops during the war in Vietnam.

General Secretary Manh took note of suggestions and asked veteran volunteers to help educate youngster ones. He also urged the young generation today to follow the course of their predecessors by doing good deeds for the nation.