Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng Directs Intensified Efforts to Recover and Identify Fallen Soldiers' Remains

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng: Utmost Determination in Search and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains

On the morning of July 6th, at Lê Thị Riêng Park, Ward Hòa Hưng, Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng attended and directed the ceremony launching the search and collection of fallen soldiers' remains. This event takes place as the entire country is intensifying efforts to search for, collect, and identify the remains of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation's liberation and reunification.

Political Determination Affirmed

In his speech at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng emphasized: "By all means, we must strive with the highest determination to search for, collect, and identify the remains of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland. This is the responsibility of the entire Party, people, and army, and is a sacred duty to present and future generations."

The Prime Minister also stated that the Party and State have always identified the work of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains as an important political task, as a manifestation of deep gratitude to those who sacrificed for the nation's independence and freedom.

Implementation Plan Details

According to the plan presented at the launch ceremony, in 2023, functional forces will focus on searching in 14 provinces and cities across the country, with a total expected area of approximately 1,000 hectares. Among these, Ho Chi Minh City is one of the key localities with many areas needing to be surveyed and searched.

Methods and Technology Applied

This year's search and collection work for fallen soldiers' remains will apply many modern technologies such as metal detectors, GPS positioning technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and DNA analysis methods to identify the remains as accurately as possible.

Particularly, experts will use image processing technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze and reconstruct remains images, thereby supporting the identification process by comparing with archived documents and materials.

Forces Involved

The 2023 search and collection work for fallen soldiers' involves the participation of many forces, including:

• Ministry of National Defense
• Ministry of Public Security
• Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs
• People's Committees of provinces and cities
• Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union
• Vietnam Association of Veterans
• Youth volunteer teams for searching fallen soldiers' remains

Achievements in Recent Years

In recent years, the work of searching for and collecting fallen soldiers' remains has achieved many notable results. Specifically:

• From 2015 to now, the country has searched for and collected over 30,000 martyrs' remains
• Identified the identities of over 15,000 martyrs
• Served over 10,000 martyr families with information about their loved ones' remains

Significance and Importance

In his speech at the event, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng emphasized: "Each martyr's remains found, each identity identified not only carries profound humanitarian significance but also represents the tribute of today's generation to the previous generations who sacrificed for the nation's independence and freedom."

The Prime Minister also called on all levels, sectors, localities, and all people to continue joining hands to effectively carry out the work of searching for and collecting fallen soldiers' remains, contributing to the implementation of preferential policies for those who contributed to the revolution.

Public Reaction

Many people were present at Lê Thị Riêng Park to witness the launch ceremony. Mrs. Nguyễn Thị Lan (65 years old, Ward Hòa Hưng) shared: "I am very moved to witness this important event. My family lost a relative during the war but has not found their remains. I hope with the efforts of the Party, State, and functional forces, many families like mine will soon find information about their loved ones who sacrificed."

Similarly, Mr. Trần Văn Hùng (40 years old, Bình Thanh District) expressed: "Searching for fallen soldiers' remains is not only the responsibility of the State but also of every citizen. I am ready to participate in volunteer activities to contribute to searching for fallen soldiers' remains, restoring the sacred values for the heroic martyrs."

Conclusion

The launch ceremony for searching and collecting fallen soldiers' remains in Ho Chi Minh City is an important activity, reflecting the highest political determination of the Party and State in implementing this sacred task. With the participation of the entire political system and the solidarity of the people, the work of searching for, collecting, and identifying fallen soldiers' remains will certainly achieve many positive results in the time to come.

This is not only the responsibility of today's generation but also a deep tribute to the previous generations who sacrificed for the cause of national liberation and reunification. Each martyr's remains found, each identity identified will bring comfort, joy, and pride to families, while contributing to educating patriotism and gratitude for younger generations.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng also directed ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen propaganda, mobilize the participation of the whole society, and ensure necessary conditions for the search and collection work to be implemented effectively, humanely, and on schedule.

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