Army Corps 15 donated more than 500 million VND to the Cuban people

(GLO)- The Party Committee and Command of the 15th Corps recently held a launching ceremony for a program to support the Cuban people with the theme "65 years of Vietnam-Cuba friendship". Major General Hoang Van Sy - Corps Commander attended and chaired the launching ceremony.

Major General Hoang Van Sy - Commander of the 15th Corps spoke at the launching ceremony. Photo: Van Dan

Also attending were comrades in the Party Committee, the Corps Command and all leaders, commanders, officers, soldiers, workers and civil servants of the Corps' National Defense Agency. In particular, the launching ceremony was attended by 20 comrades who are officers of the Ministry of National Defense of the Lao People's Democratic Republic who are training in the agricultural sector at Vocational College No. 21 (Army Corps 15).

Leaders of the 15th Army Corps participated in the support. Photo: Van Dan

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Major General Hoang Van Sy, Commander of the 15th Corps, emphasized: Over the past 65 years, the special solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba has become a rare and exemplary symbol in international relations. The Cuban people have wholeheartedly helped Vietnam in both the resistance war and national construction. Currently, Cuba is facing many difficulties and challenges in economy, society and life. Responding to the call of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society , the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, the Party Committee and the Corps Command have launched a wide-ranging movement to support the Cuban people throughout the Corps.

Lao students studying at Army Corps 15 participated in the support. Photo: Vinh Hoang

Responding to the call, agencies and units in the 15th Army Corps have so far contributed more than 500 million VND. According to the plan, the campaign will last until August 30. All funds will be collected and transferred to the Ministry of National Defense according to regulations, contributing to sharing difficulties and strengthening the special solidarity and friendship between the armies and people of Vietnam and Cuba.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/binh-doan-15-quyen-gop-hon-500-trieu-dong-tang-nhan-dan-cuba-post565079.html