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Special flag salute ceremony on Spratly island district

A national flag salute ceremony was recently held on the Truong Sa (Spratly) island district in the presence of 44 Vietnamese expatriates from 22 countries and territories, during their trip to the fatherland from April 18 to 23.

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12 May, 2023

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special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 2 — This is the 10th time the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Navy Command have organized the Truong Sa trip for Vietnamese expatriates from across the globe.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 3 — More than 500 Vietnamese expatriates have visited Truong Sa island and DK1 platform to inquire into the living conditions of soldiers and islanders there since 2012, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 4 — The organization of such trips is to affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 5 — The trips present an opportunity for the expatriates from across the globe to learn about the living conditions of soldiers and islanders, contributing to strengthening national unity and harmony, as well as to defending national sovereignty over seas and islands, says Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 6 — Despite living far from home, Vietnamese expatriates abroad turn their hearts to the fatherland.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 7 — They have launched campaigns in support of the fight to protect national sovereignty over seas and islands at home.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 8 — They always show gratitude to officers and soldiers who had laid down their lives to defend national sovereignty over seas and islands.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 9 — They deeply appreciate the great merits of the People’s Army and the Vietnam People’s Navy in liberating, protecting and developing the island systems for the sake of the fatherland’s sovereignty.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 10 — During the trips to Truong Sa, Vietnamese expatriates make practical contributions, helping islanders partly surmount difficulties and challenges.

special flag salute ceremony on spratly island district picture 11 — This year, they have raised nearly VND1.3 billion in support of soldiers and people living on the islands.