The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria in collaboration with the national daily El Moudjahid of the African country organised a press conference on April 4 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024) and the signing of the Geneva Accords on ending the war in Vietnam (July 21, 1954 – 2024).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (second from left) presents to General Director of El Moudjahid Brahim Takheroubt with a photo of General Vo Nguyen Giap handing over a Vietnamese flag to the Algerian Defence Minister on the occasion of his visit to the African nation in 1976. (Photo: VNA)
Algiers (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria in collaborationwith the national daily El Moudjahid of the African country organiseda press conference on April 4 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien PhuVictory (May 7, 1954 – 2024) and the signing of the Geneva Accords on ending the war in Vietnam (July 21, 1954 –2024).
Attending the event were Vice President of the People's NationalAssembly of Algeria Messaoud Ghesri and representatives from the legislature’s committees, the Council of the Nation, the National Federation of Veterans of Algeria, the diplomatic corps, journalists, veterans, and Algerian friends.
Ambassador Tran QuocKhanh highlighted the immense significance of the victory and the accords for oppressed people worldwide, saying that for the Algerianrevolution, it was truly a source of inspiration, faith, and greatencouragement for Algerian people to rise up in the revolution on November 1, 1954.
Participants at the press conference (Photo: VNA)
The diplomat affirmed that lessons from the events still hold a huge value today and need to be passed down to the youngergenerations of the two countries, thus promoting the traditional bilateral relationship inall aspects.
Algerian delegates said many Algerians take the victory a shared triumph of the two nations and their revolutions closely interconnected.
They said the important historicalmilestones of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the signing of the Geneva Accords, aswell as the words of General Vo Nguyen Giap during his visit toAlgeria in 1976 remain fresh in their minds and hearts./.
Two animated films, "Loi hua Dien Bien” (The Promise of Dien Bien) and “Chiec xe tho Dien Bien” (The Dien Bien Cart), are currently in production to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024), the Vietnam Animation Joint Stock Company has announced.
Seventy large posters by amateur and professional artists across the country are put on display in the northwestern province of Dien Bien’s Dien Bien Phu city, as part of the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (second from left) presents to General Director of El Moudjahid Brahim Takheroubt with a photo of General Vo Nguyen Giap handing over a Vietnamese flag to the Algerian Defence Minister on the occasion of his visit to the African nation in 1976. (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the press conference (Photo: VNA) 
