The 120 top university graduates and the 25 students who recorded the highest grades on their university entrance exams were honoured at a programme held in Hanoi on August 15.

57 of the 120 laureates were party members who overcame difficulties during their academic years, won high prizes in national and international contests and devised ways to apply new scientific and technological advances in the cause of the city and national construction.

Addressing the programme, Pham Quang Nghi, Politbureau member and Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee, congratulated the laureates on their outstanding achievements, declaring that their achievements were admirable and they are the pride of their families, schools and the capital city. The top university graduates were urged to continue their efforts in the future to create a civilized and prosperous country.

He added that Hanoi is always willing to welcome the laureates’ contributions to the city