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President requests awarding exemplary models in pandemic fight

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested that exemplary models who have made great sacrifice and contributions to the nation’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, including volunteers and philanthropists, be identified and honoured.
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Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested that exemplary models who have made great sacrifice and contributions to the nation’s fight againstthe COVID-19 pandemic, including volunteers and philanthropists, be identified and honoured.

The President's request was written in a document sent by thePresident’s Office to the Central Emulation and Rewards Council on August 31.

The document said in response to Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong’s appeal and the national emulation campaign for concerted effortagainst the epidemic, the entirepolitical system and people have made tremendous efforts, particularly frontline forces and individuals who volunteerto conduct charity works and deliver aid. Many of them have lost their liveswhile implementing their missions.

The President urged prompt rewards be made to timely encourage people andsoldiers nationwide in the ongoing fight against the pandemic./.
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