Vietnam, Laos to search for remains of martyrs
VOV.VN - A memorial service will be held in May to repatriate 65 sets of remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers from Laos to Vietnam.
It was said at the March 13 meeting between representatives of Xiangkhuang province, the National Steering Committee for the Search and Gathering Martyrs' Remains, National Steering Committee 1237, Military Zone 4 and Nghe An Military Command to review the search, gathering and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese fallen combatants.
At the meeting, the participants discussed and reviewed cooperative efforts in Xiangkhuang province in 2018. Both sides agreed on the plan to repatriate 65 sets of remains back to Vietnam in May.
Mr Khamesen Manivonge, deputy mayor of Xiangkhuang province committed to further assisting these activities.
He also extended gratitude to Vietnamese specialists and soldiers who laid down their lives for peace, independence, freedom and happiness of Lao people.