Deputy PM calls for expanding int’l cooperation in martyrs’ remains identification
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called for expanding international cooperation in the search for, collection and identification of remains of fallen soldiers.
At a ceremony to receive martyrs' remains from Laos (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy PrimeMinister Tran Hong Ha has called for expanding international cooperation in the search for, collection and identification of remains of fallen 𓄧soldiers.
At a meeting held in Hanoi onJanuary 9 by the national steering committee for search, collection, repatriation, and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains (National Steering Committee 515), DeputyPM Ha, who is also head of the committee, asked ministries, agencies, committees, unitsand localities to continue thoroughly grasping the Party and State'sviewpoints, policies and guidelines on this crucial mission. Relevantagencies should complete the data system concerning martyrs and their graves, optimise technology to improve the identification process of fallen soldiers. Thisincludes establishing effective information channels to support war veterans andtheir families, he said. Heoutlined the committee's forthcoming focus on searching for graves in areas rich in information aboutmartyrs and their graves, and continuing to identify unknown fallen soldiers buried in cemeteries, with a particular emphasis on improving the capacity ofDNA testing facilities and gene database storage centres. Lookingahead, the committee plans to enhance inspection over arising issues and offertimely commendation to organisations and individuals making exceptional contributionsto this endeavour. Lastyear saw the collection of 1,328 sets of martyrs' remains, including 559 inside the country, 247 in Laos, and 522 in Cambodia. Notably, the identity of 9 outof 124 samples of remains was determined using DNA testing method, while 251 sets of remains were identified through forensic technique./.
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At a ceremony to receive martyrs' remains from Laos (Photo: VNA) 
