Nation celebrates May Day, Liberation Day

Hanoi (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh Thought will shine forever as it leads Vietnam 's revolution to further progress, Hanoi People's Committee chairman Nguyen The Thao said on April 28.

The chairman was speaking at a ceremony for Liberation Day - the final liberation
of southern Vietnam and the reunification of all Vietnam on April 30, 1975,
and International Labour Day.

"We are remembering President Ho Chi Minh, the founder and leader of our Party and
the great teacher of Vietnam 's Revolution," said the chairman.

"We are also remembering the soldiers and others who made great sacrifices for the
country's liberation and reunification".

Communist Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and National Assembly Vice
Chairwoman attended the ceremony.

So did senior members of ministries; representatives of heroic mothers; the armed
forces and all social classes.

War veteran Nguyen Van Hieu and Mai Dong Limited Company trade union chairman Tran
Thi Huyen expressed their gratitude and belief in the Party's leadership at the
ceremony.

The duo, who spoke after the municipal people's committee chairman had pledged
their energy, intellect and talent to help prepare for the 1,000 th anniversary
of Thang Long-Hanoi.

However, Nguyen The Thao warned of the difficulties facing Hanoi , despite the
progress already made.

The chairman said the world financial crisis; the consequences of the severe
floods late last year and the city's extension into neighbouring provinces, posed
challenges.

He said the city would focus on comprehensive packages to mitigate the results of
the economic contraction and ensure social welfare, successful urban planning and
the development of rural infrastructure.

The people's committee would also promote social and cultural activities for the
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