Hanoi Armed Forces Held Exchange to Address Contribution to Truong Sa over Past Years
On September 22, the Hanoi Command held "Hanoi towards Truong Sa and the responsibilities of the Capital's armed forces," an event to exchange and discuss the contribution of Hanoi Armed Forces to the people and soldiers on Truong Sa from 2009 to 2023.
The event was held in person at Hanoi Command and online to 32 locations in districts, towns, and units under the Command.
At the event, the delegates look back on activities to promote communication about the seas and islands and support the people and soldiers on Truong Sa in the last 14 years. The Hanoi Command has held many delegations to Truong Sa and the DK1 rig house, supported the construction of Thu Do Hotel, 10 Multipurpose Cultural Houses, 3 CV, CQ boats, provided financial support to many projects and brought gifts that are specialties of Vietnam's localities to the islands, together with household and entertainment equipment.
Below are photos about their activities to support the people and soldiers of Truong Sa over the past 14 years:
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| Sending gifts to the islands. |
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| Talking with the locals. |
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| An art exchange. |
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| A break between activities. |
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| Growing vegestables on the islands. |
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| A training sesion. |
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| Moment of farewell.. |
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