Presenting the award on behalf of the State President, Nguyen Phi Long, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, reaffirmed the Party and State's commitment to caring for people who rendered service to the nation and war victims, including those affected by Agent Orange/dioxin.
He said this is a political responsibility, a moral obligation and a reflection of Vietnam's longstanding humanitarian tradition.
Mr. Long said: "Sixty-five years on, the wounds of war have yet to heal. Millions of Vietnamese continue to suffer the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin, with many families affected across two or even three generations by illness, congenital disabilities, and enduring hardship. This is the pain of individual families and a shared tragedy of the Vietnamese nation. This is one of the gravest chemical disasters of the 20th century. The legacy of Agent Orange extends far beyond a public health or social welfare issue, it is a matter of justice, human conscience, and responsibility to future generations."
The ceremony also featured "Journey of Hope," a special artistic performance celebrating the resilience and determination of Agent Orange victims to overcome adversity.
