Truong Sa Special Economic Zone: 43 years of construction, steadfastly protecting the Fatherland's sea and sky

After 43 years (December 9, 1982 - December 9, 2025) of formation and development, Truong Sa island district, now Truong Sa special zone, Khanh Hoa province - the easternmost place of the Fatherland, has left its mark as a shining symbol of patriotism, indomitable will and aspiration to rise up in the middle of the ocean.

Panorama of Survival Island.

Since the early difficult days when facilities were lacking and the lives of cadres, soldiers and people were full of difficulties, Truong Sa today has taken on a new appearance: solid, spacious and full of vitality.

From the glorious past to the changing present, the tradition of Truong Sa special zone has always been associated with the spirit of "sticking to the sea, protecting the islands" of many generations of cadres, soldiers and people.

Combat readiness training.

Under the special attention of the Party, State and Army, the infrastructure system on the islands has been increasingly invested in synchronously. Ship locks, fishing villages, and fishing logistics service centers have been built, helping fishermen's boats have places to anchor, refuel, repair, and avoid storms. The ship locks can now receive and repair ships with a capacity of up to 2,000 DWT, meeting the offshore needs of thousands of fishermen.

Performing arts practice.

Truong Sa today is not only a support for fishermen but also a "common home" for many generations of Vietnamese people. The school system on the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton... maintains good teaching activities, helping children on remote islands to study and develop comprehensively. At the same time, infirmaries and medical centers are invested in modernly, ensuring health care for soldiers, civilians and fishermen operating in the Fatherland's waters.

Exchange with visiting delegations.

The cultural and spiritual life of the island district's people is also increasingly rich. Many spiritual and cultural works such as pagodas, martyrs' memorials, and Uncle Ho's memorial houses have been built, demonstrating the morality of "remembering the source of water" and sacred feelings for the homeland and country.

Truong Sa island soldiers perform art.

Along with socio -economic development, the national defense and security work of Truong Sa Special Zone has always been firmly consolidated. Each officer, soldier and citizen here is a "living milestone", day and night guarding the sacred sky and sea of ​​the beloved Vietnam Fatherland, building a special zone "strong in defense, good in lifestyle, beautiful in landscape and environment, exemplary in military-civilian solidarity".

Forces participating in the liberation of Truong Sa in 1975.

Truong Sa today is "strong in defense, good in lifestyle, beautiful in landscape and environment, exemplary in military-civilian solidarity", a solid support for fishermen to go offshore to catch seafood.

Health care facilities for soldiers and civilians on the archipelago are increasingly modernized.

Forces participating in the liberation of Truong Sa in 1975.

43 years is not a long time compared to the history of the nation, but it is enough to affirm the position and great significance of Truong Sa special zone in the cause of building and protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands. From the proud past to the developing present, Truong Sa is forever an immortal symbol of patriotism, faith and aspiration towards the homeland's sea and islands.

NINH CO

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