(VOVworld) – On Tuesday Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan received a delegation of prestigious people and those who had made considerable contributions to national defense in Lai Chau province.

She said that Vietnam’s improved living conditions were due to the leadership of the Party and state and the work of prestigious people among ethnic communities. She said she hoped that they would continue to set an example in all movements in their localities and contribute to Party congresses at all levels toward the 12^th National Party Congress.