Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the live TV program "Vietnam's Support"

Also attending were members of the Politburo : General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security; and Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

In recent days, Typhoon No. 3 (Super Typhoon Yagi), with its immense intensity, swept through the northern provinces of Vietnam, causing severe damage to both lives and property. In this critical situation, authorities swiftly deployed response plans to address the complex developments of the natural disaster, mobilizing tens of thousands of officials, soldiers, and militia members, along with thousands of vehicles, to directly participate in rescue and relief efforts, ensure traffic safety, evacuate, relocate, search and rescue operations, and protect the lives and property of the people. People across the country, with all their hearts, turned their attention to the flood-stricken areas, sharing their spirit and contributing materially with noble initiatives and actions. In these most difficult times, the spirit of the Vietnamese people moved even friends around the world .

Through authentic and moving stories, the program conveys the message: Humanity is our support during floods and storms; Vietnamese people, in their own right, can be a pillar of support for their compatriots and the country during difficult times. This is a special program, aiming to be a bridge for sharing images, connecting people in common emotions, and focusing on those affected by natural disasters. Beyond telling stories through images, the program also incorporates meaningful songs performed by leading artists and singers, further deepening the emotional impact on the audience.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates observed a minute of silence to remember those who died in the storms and floods (Photo: TRAN HAI)

During the interactive session, the audience had the opportunity to meet Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director of the Rescue and Disaster Relief Department, General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army; Nguyen Quoc Bao (born in 2016), who lost both his father and sister when all three were swept away by floodwaters while traveling by motorbike across a flooded bridge in Cau Treo village, Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province; Captain Luc Van Nguyen, a police officer from Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district (who directly rescued the child); the Hanoi Green Volunteer Club… The program also featured many touching stories about military and police officers and volunteers who, despite the dangers and difficulties, actively participated in rescuing many victims during the storm and floods; and spoke via video conference with Mr. Ma Seo Chu, Head of Kho Vang village, Coc Lau commune (Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province); Captain Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head of Coc Lau commune police, Bac Ha district police, Lao Cai province…

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates attending the program. (Photo: TRAN HAI)

Speaking at the program, on behalf of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front leaders, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh acknowledged, commended, and highly appreciated the media and press agencies, especially Vietnam Television, for their efforts in guiding information, providing skills guidance, and communicating inspiring images, creating motivation for the entire nation to work together to overcome the consequences of super typhoon No. 3.

Scene from the program (Photo: TRAN HAI)

Emphasizing that everyone needs support during difficult times, hardships, and challenges, the Prime Minister highly appreciated VTV's initiative in naming the program "Vietnam's Support System." In that spirit, the Prime Minister shared six key pillars of support:

That is the spiritual foundation of national unity, unity within the Party, unity among the people, national unity, international unity, "Unity, unity, great unity, success, success, great success" as our beloved President Ho Chi Minh said.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh took to the stage to encourage Nguyen Quoc Bao. (Photo: TRAN HAI)

Our foundation is the glorious Communist Party, with its rich history spanning nearly 95 years. Our Party has no other goal than to win independence and freedom for the nation, and to ensure a prosperous and happy life for the people.

The foundation of the nation's glorious historical and cultural traditions, its civilization and cultural heritage; the spirit of "mutual support and compassion," "loving others as oneself," "the fortunate helping the unfortunate," and "Oh gourd, have pity on the pumpkin/ Though of different kinds, they grow on the same vine."

Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director of the Search and Rescue Department, General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, participates in the program. (Photo: TRAN HAI)

The people are the foundation. The people make history; strength comes from the people. "A hundred times easier without the people, nothing can be achieved; a thousand times harder, with the people, everything can be overcome."

The Army and the Police are the pillars of support. "When needed, when difficulties arise, the Army and the Police are there." "Our Army comes from the people, and fights for the people"; "Our Police, sacrificing themselves for the nation, serving the people."

The spiritual anchor of self-reliance and self-strength of our nation, and of each of us, is that when faced with difficulties and complexities, the more pressure we face, the more we strive and persevere, overcoming our own limitations with the spirit of "turning nothing into something, turning difficulty into ease, turning the impossible into the possible."

A performance at the "Vietnam's Pillar of Support" program. (Photo: TRAN HAI)

With the solid foundations mentioned above, the Prime Minister called on all compatriots and comrades to work twice as hard, "working day and night is not enough" to contribute to overcoming the consequences of super typhoon No. 3 affecting 26 northern provinces and cities, and to contribute to building a strong and prosperous Vietnam; so that our people may enjoy increasing well-being and happiness.

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