Professor Shimizu Masaaki at Osaka University emphasised that the 1975 victory transcended the mere conclusion of a war in one nation, carrying profound international significance.

The success of the Vietnamese revolution had a tremendous impact on the international situation at that time. It inspired and encouraged other nations engaged in their own struggles for national liberation against imperialism, marking the beginning of the collapse of neo-colonialism worldwide, especially in Africa.

In the decades-long struggle against US imperialists, the Communist Party of Vietnam played a central role by formulating sound ideologies, adapting strategies over time, and uniting national and international forces. The Party’s leadership in ensuring political stability and social order has continued to provide Vietnam with the most crucial environment for socio-economic development, thereby sustaining the country’s standing in both regional and international arenas.

The April 30, 1975 victory marked a pivotal moment during the Cold War era, particularly in the context of the war in Vietnam, which had far-reaching impacts on many countries, said Professor Ezequiel Ramoneda, President of the Latin American Association for Asian and African Studies (ALADAA) in Argentina.

A photo exhibition to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification has been held at the General Antonio Maceo Military Academy of Cuba.

The Lao Ministry of National Defence marked the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s Southern Liberation and National Reunification with a ceremony on April 30 in the country’s capital, Vientiane.