Delegates to the 9th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) laid a wreath in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on September 18 morning, before the opening session of the congress.

The delegation, led by President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man, also paid respect to national heroes and fallen soldiers at the monument in Bac Son Street.

 The same day, the delegates are scheduled to attend the opening of an exhibition on the national solidarity bloc and the work of the VFF during the 2014-2019 tenure at the National Conference Hall.

 On the first working day, the congress is expected to approve the working programme and working regulations of the congress, and a report reviewing the performance of the VFF Central Committee, VFF Central Committee’s Presidium and the VFF Central Committee’s standing board in the 8th tenure (2014-2019).

 The 9th National Congress of the VFF will last until September 20.