Vietnam's top leader honors legendary Truong Son female drivers unit

Vietnam's top leader paid tribute to the historic Truong Son Female Drivers' Company during a meeting in Hanoi on October 27, marking a significant moment as the unit prepares to commemorate its 58th traditional day.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam received members of the renowned company, which has maintained its legacy as a symbol of Vietnamese women's contributions to national development. The female drivers, who trace their origins to the storied Truong Son Trail supply route, have become an iconic representation of women's roles in Vietnam's modern economy and society.

The meeting underscored the leadership's recognition of the company's enduring impact and its continued relevance to Vietnam's progress. The Truong Son Female Drivers' Company, established during a pivotal period in Vietnamese history, has evolved from its wartime origins to become a celebrated enterprise representing the capabilities and determination of Vietnamese women in the transportation and logistics sectors.

The visit reflects broader efforts by Vietnam's top leadership to acknowledge the contributions of key organizations and units that have shaped the nation's development trajectory.

Photo: To Lam (right) meets EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Hanoi, July 2024. Minh Hoang / European Commission Audiovisual Service via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).