Special Program "Vietnam's Support": Humanity as the Pillar Amidst Storms and Floods

On the evening of September 15, the special live broadcast of Vietnam's Support, produced by Vietnam Television, aired on VTV1. The program focused on those affected by the aftermath of Storm No. 3 (Yagi), spreading a message of empathy and solidarity with the victims of the disaster. It also aimed to encourage resilience, creativity, and courage in overcoming difficulties for the common goal.

The program was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Politburo members: Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee; General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; and Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, as well as leaders from central ministries and agencies.

During the program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the attendees observed a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in  recent floods and natural disasters. The Prime Minister took thstage to comfort and offer gifts to Nguyen Quoc Bao, born in 2016, who lost both his father and sister when the three were swept away by floodwaters while crossing a submerged bridge in Yen Thuan Commune, Ham Yen District, Tuyen Quang Province. He also expressed his gratitude and encouragement to Lieutenant Luc Van Nguyen, a police officer from Yen Thuan Commune, who directly rescued the boy from the flood.

In his speech at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the media, especially Vietnam Television, for their efforts in fulfilling their responsibilities in disaster prevention and recovery from Storm No. 3, as exemplified by Vietnam's Support program.

Additionally, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared six key pillars of Vietnam’s support: the spirit of national solidarity within the Party, with the people, throughout the nation, and with the international community; the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam over the past 95 years, with the sole goal of achieving national independence and freedom and ensuring prosperity and happiness for the people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the “Vietnam's Support” program.

Another pillar is the nation's proud historical and cultural tradition, which emphasizes compassion and mutual support. The strength of the people, which has  always been the source of historical triumphs, is summed up in the saying, "Easy tasks are impossible without the people are impossible, but hard tasks with the people can be accomplished." Furthermore, the military and police forces, which always stand by the people in times of need, are critical. The military, born from the people, fights for the people. Lastly, the spirit of self-reliance and resilience is a hallmark of the Vietnamese people. The greater the challenge, the more they strive to overcome it,  making the impossible   possible.

Vietnam's Support program, which combined reports, guest  interviews , and musical performances, depicted the devastating impact of Storm No. 3, as well as the widespread landslides and flooding that caused significant loss of life and property in the northern provinces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other delegates during a moment of silence for the victims of Storm No. 3.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Nguyen Quoc Bao after the program ended.

Through touching and real-life stories of disaster response and recovery, as well as emotional musical performances, the program conveyedthe message that everyone in Vietnam can be a source of support for their fellow citizens and the country during difficult times. It highlighted that in moments of hardship and sorrow, the strong spirit of resilience, unity, compassion, and creativity, which are deeply ingrained in the nation’s tradition, serve as the most steadfast spiritual foundation.

Another highlight of Vietnam's Support was its music. The program featured meaningful songs performed by renowned artists like Van Mai Huong, Tung Duong, Duong Cam, and the MTV band. These performances carried significant messages of hope and resilience.