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60th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day

On the morning of October 10th, Central Party, National Assembly, President, government, Hanoi Fatherland Front Committee jointly held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of capital’s liberation at the National Convention Center.

Attending the event were Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Truong Tan Sang, Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Chairman of  Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan together with comrades, representatives of the government, many ministries, agencies and provinces in the country, leaders of Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi city, local representatives and  excellent citizens of the capital and people.
 

Speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of Party and State, President Truong Tan Sang awarded Ho Chi Minh Medal the Party, government and Hanoi’s  people.
 
 
 
The Politburo member, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi sent good wishes and thanks to the leaders of the Party and State, the Vietnamese heroic mothers, fellow soldiers all over the country and overseas compatriots for  supporting the capital’s development. 
 
Secretary Party Pham Quang Nghi
Secretary Party Pham Quang Nghi
Party Secretary Pham Quang Nghi stressed that in this sacred and solemn moment with grateful joys and emotions, we respectfully commemorate President Ho Chi Minh- the great founder, beloved leader of Vietnamese people, the national liberation hero. We also remember dead soldiers, comrades, fellow who heroically sacrificed to the revolutionary cause of the Partyfor the cause of national liberation, building and defending the nation. 
Reviewing the glorious historical traditions, Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi affirmed that  after August Revolution in 1945 when Democratic Republic of Vietnam was established, from slavery to become the masters of the country , Hanoi people want nothing more than to live in peace, independence, freedom, focusing on building a prosperous life and happiness.

 
60 years ago, when the last colonial soldiers withdrawed across  Long Bien Bridge, our army and people controlled over Hanoi. In the morning of  October 10th, 1954, the Military Committee and the city of military units divided into several troops marching into Hanoi. More than 40 thousand people welcomed the troops with flag and joy greeting their victory. 
Since that time, Hanoi - the capital of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam enemies squeaky clean, the country entered into new page. Pride glory that belongs to the heroic people of Vietnam, in which military forces capital residents live in the heart of enemy resistance in a particular field, at the nerve center of the French colonial regime.
After liberation day, the capital city embarked on the restoration and economic development, culture and society; overcoming the consequences of colonialism left. Hanoi's residents strived to build socialist country and support for the Southern Vietnam to fight against America. During anti-US resistance war, the country was temporarily divided, people still believe in the Party.

 
Over the period, despite innumerable difficulties, residents are determined and creative, including new things, working hard to successfully implement the tasks of economic and social capital. 
4 years ago, on October 10th, 2010, Hanoi successfully held the 1000 th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi, leaving good impression in the heart of the country and fellow international friends. 
Regarding capital development in the recent years, Hanoi Party Secretary highlighted, although difficult due to the harsh complicated situation in the world, especially the global economic downturn, which took tense South China Sea, but Hanoi has achieved many outstanding accomplishments, overall, we are very proud. 
Economic growth by an average annual 9.5% in Hanoi, 1.5 times higher than the average for the country, accounting for 10% of GDP, budget revenues accounted for nearly 20% of the country; planning, construction and urban management, order and traffic safety are focused on taking drastic and positive change; many traffic projects, gentrification is deployed and put into use to promote efficient. Culture, education and social security are particularly of interest. Hanoi is the local index highest human development country, leading large scale education and training ... The political system of the city to the base was strengthened; leadership and executive steering committees and governments at all levels are more innovation-oriented focus, resolutely, thoroughly and efficiently. 
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi highlighted the importance of the province capital, last time guarantees for political security, defense maintained to ensure absolute safety for the agency and works of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government, political events, great culture of the country and the world. Currently, Hanoi has cooperative relations and friendship with the capital and more than 100 cities around the world gioi.Cach Hanoi 15 years ago is the only city in Asia-Pacific was held cultural education education of the United Nations (UNESCO) awarded the title of "City of peace." 
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee confirmed that Hanoi always implement the teachings of Uncle Ho's patriotic. This year is the 22nd year the organization praised Hanoi mirror "Good people good job" is the 5th year the city awarded the title of 'capital elite citizens ". 
Party Secretary Pham Quang Nghi on behalf of the city leaders warmly congratulated the 10 "elite citizens of the capital city" and 1,120 prominent individuals who were awarded the title "Good people Good job" in 2014.

 
 
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tai (85 years old), a  historical witness on behalf of veterans in Hanoisaid: 60 years ago , this day was a historic day 's of the country. Red flags, banners welcomed Liberation Army. I was deeply moved to remember Uncle Ho, General Vo Nguyen Giap and their sacrifice. Over the past 60 years, I and my fellows have been fighting to deserve to be a soldier of Uncle Ho, and an exemplary citizens.
Nguyen Thi Viet Linh, a young representative for the capital expressed her deep gratitude to the generations of ancestors who died to liberate the capital and regain the country's independence. Following traditional heroic and brave of previous generations, we will strive to emulate, training, learning to be exemplary citizens, having intellectual confidence future ownership and contribute to socio-economic development of Hanoi - the heart of the country.

 
At the celebration, leaders of Hanoi also praised people wo have done good things to help others and excellent citizens in 2014. 
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