(VOVworld)- The Vietnam’s Red Cross Society on Saturday signed a cooperative program on humanitarian activities with 9 agencies including Radio the Voice of Vietnam. Addressing the signing ceremony, President Truong Tan Sang stressed that humanity is the fine tradition of Vietnamese people, which has been promoted throughout the history of national construction and defense.

President Sang addresses the event

The Vietnamese Party and State always honor the tradition of humanity in their policies, and internal and external activities. President Sang stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between the Red Cross Society with ministries, sectors, organizations, enterprises and donors inside and outside the country in order to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged people. “I highly appreciate the signatories of this cooperation agreement which reflects their responsibility for assisting disadvantaged people to improve their lives. On this occasion, I call on donors to contribute further to the Red Cross Society’s activities. Mass media agencies need to promote the objective and significance of humanitarian activities and honor outstanding donors”, said President Sang.

The President thanked international humanitarian organizations for supporting Vietnamese people. He expressed his hope that humanitarian activities will be supported by more organizations and individuals.