Overseas Vietnamese Delegation Pays Tribute to Fallen Border Soldiers and Donates Gifts to Students in Lạng Sơn

Led by Nguyễn Trung Kiên, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation paid tribute at the memorial site for heroic martyrs in the area of Hữu Nghị (Friendship) International Border Gate. The delegation comprised more than 60 representatives from over 20 countries and territories.

At the site, participants were briefed on Lạng Sơn's socio-economic development, with particular emphasis on the strategic role of its border gate areas in promoting trade, import-export activities and international economic integration.

In a solemn atmosphere, delegates expressed deep gratitude to the fallen soldiers who had demonstrated courage and resilience in safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity, dedicating their youth and lives to the defence of the homeland.

At Đồng Đăng Primary School, the delegation met with students and presented gifts to those facing difficult circumstances. Located at the northern frontier, generations of students from the region have grown up contributing to national construction and defence, with many going on to study, work and live abroad.

During the visit, the delegation donated more than VND 150 million to support the school and its students. The activity reflected not only material support but also a symbolic connection between overseas Vietnamese communities and younger generations in border regions.

Across the world, overseas Vietnamese continue to maintain a strong attachment to the nation's frontiers, seen as both a geographical boundary and a symbol of national sovereignty. This enduring connection forms part of a broader emotional bond linking Vietnamese people at home and abroad. Within this continuum, teachers play a particularly significant role. Beyond imparting knowledge, they nurture a sense of national identity and responsibility among students, ensuring that wherever they go, they remain mindful of their cultural roots.

As part of the visit, the delegation also held a working session with leaders of the Lạng Sơn People's Committee. Vice Chairman Đoàn Thanh Sơn highlighted the province's rich historical and cultural heritage, shaped by the diversity of ethnic groups including Tày, Nùng, Kinh, Dao, Hoa and Sán Chay. He noted that in April 2025, Lạng Sơn Geopark was recognised as a Global Geopark by UNESCO.

Provincial leaders expressed hope for continued engagement from overseas Vietnamese, particularly intellectuals and entrepreneurs, in sharing expertise and fostering international partnerships in areas such as trade, tourism, education, logistics, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The visit, Đoàn Thanh Sơn said, contributes to strengthening ties between Lạng Sơn and overseas Vietnamese communities, while reinforcing a shared sense of origin and collective responsibility in building the nation's future.