A Dien Bien leader highlighted the symbolic significance of the gesture, calling it an expression of the love for peace and a testament to the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Russia.
Seventy-one years ago, on May 7, 1954, the epic triumph of Dien Bien Phu echoed around the world, marking a glorious peak and historic milestone in the Ho Chi Minh era. The victory was not only a source of immense national pride but also a powerful inspiration for anti-colonial movements across the globe.
Dien Bien Phu Victory is one of the most glorious pages in the thousands-year-history of the Vietnamese people’s national construction and protection. After 71 years, the land of Dien Bien, once a desolate place due to war, has now risen up and developed strongly. Prosperous villages and bustling residential areas have sprung up day by day, while local people's lives have been constantly improved and enhanced.
Seventy years have passed, yet the Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a momentous event not only for Vietnamese people but also for all those around the world who cherish freedom as it is an epic written by an indomitable nation in the process of defending the homeland, stated Algerian Minister of War Veterans and Rights Holders Laid Rebiga at a conference held in Algiers on November 4.
Over the past 70 years, Hanoi has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's key cities, characterized by rapid and sustainable economic growth. The capital, with its rich cultural heritage spanning a millennium, embodies the enduring spirit of the ancient Thang Long capital and the beauty of its landscapes. Today, it stands as a vital hub for showcasing and celebrating Vietnamese intellect.
Vietnam Television (VTV) is scheduled to broadcast a large number of programmes in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Hanoi (October 10, 1954 - 2024).
The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria hosted a ceremony on September 25 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, with over 200 guests in attendance.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in collaboration with the Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association and the Open University of Israel, on July 21 organised an online talk on the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam (July 21, 1954 - 2024), the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024), and the 31 years since the establishment of Vietnam - Israel diplomatic relations (July 12, 1993 - 2024).
The Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam was a great source of inspiration and support for the struggles for national liberation around the world, said Ambassador Mai Phan Dung.
On July 21, 1954, the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam was signed. Coupled with Dien Bien Phu Victory, the Geneva Agreement marked a glorious milestone in Vietnam’s history, representing an epochal triumph in the Vietnamese people's struggle for national liberation.
Argentina’s newspaper "Resumen Latinoamericano" on July 20 published an article praising the significance of the Geneva Accords on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam in 1954, marking the 70th anniversary of this pivotal historical event.
The signing of the Geneva Agreement on Indochina 70 years ago marked an important milestone in the history of the world in general and Vietnam in particular, according to David Fernandez Puyana, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of UN University for Peace (UPEACE) to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva.
The northern province of Dien Bien wants to expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges with Japan in the coming time, thus contributing to the close friendship between Vietnam and Japan, said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Tran Quoc Cuong while receiving a delegation of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association on July 18.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, on July 9 organised a seminar on the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 1954) and the signing of the “Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam (1954 - 2024) on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of those events.
Vietnam always treasures international support and solidarity to its glorious struggle for independence, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed his deep appreciation as the country will mark 70 years of 1954 Geneva Agreement in the next few days.
The permanent mission of Vietnam to the United Nations Office, World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva opened a photo exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam.
President Ho Chi Minh, his role in the national liberation movements in Africa, and the Vietnam - Morocco relations were the focus of a workshop held in Rabat capital on May 31.
Visiting historical sites in Dien Bien province is a meaningful experience, commemorating the sacrifices and losses of those who contributed to the legendary Dien Bien Phu victory.
According to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Buddha’s birthday serves as a chance to recall his noble life and teachings full of compassion and wisdom. It is a practical measure to soothe pain and suffering.
Argentina’s Acercandonos Cultura website has recently published an article on the revolutionary path and great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh to the national liberation of Vietnam and the world, on the occasion of his 134th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 -2024).
