Party chief pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, General Secretary Le Duan in Moscow
The statue of President Ho Chi Minh is located in the square spanning an area of 676 sq.m with three landings and eight steps symbolising eight lotus petals.
Party General Secretary To Lam pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow on May 10. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) 🦋– Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on May 10 afternoon (local time) laid flowers at the President Ho Chi Minh Statue in the Ho Chi Minh Square and at the memorial stele of Party General Secretary Le Duan in the Le Duan Square in Moscow, Russia.
In a solemn and emotional atmosphere, General Secretary Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation offered flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people, the outstanding leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the world communist movement, a hero of national liberation, and a great man of culture. President Ho Chi Minh was also a great friend of the Russian people. He laid the foundation for the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
The activities took place within the framework of General Secretary Lam’s official visit to Russia where he also attended the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The statue of President Ho Chi Minh is located in the square spanning an area of 676 sq.m with three landings and eight steps symbolising eight lotus petals. The statue is made of bronze with a height of 5 metres and is placed on a bronze pedestal 6 metres long and 0.5 metre thick.
The pedestal below the statue solemnly inscribes President Ho Chi Minh's saying "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom" in Russian.
This is a familiar place for overseas Vietnamese in Russia during holidays, Lunar New Year (Tet), festivals or their family celebrations.
Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the Le Duan Square in Moscow on May 10. (Photo: VNA)
Visiting the Le Duan Square, the Vietnamese delegation offered flowers in memory of Party General Secretary Le Duan, an excellent and close disciple of President Ho Chi Minh. Comrade Le Duan was an outstanding and brilliant leader of the Party, a creative theorist, full of compassion, simplicity and modesty. In international activities, he made a very important contribution to building and consolidating the special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and brotherly friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union and other socialist brotherly countries.
A red granite memorial stele at the centre of the square is engraved with the words in Russian meaning "Le Duan Square: In memory of the famous activist of the international communist workers’ movement and national liberation, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, great friend of the Soviet Union, 1907-1986"./.
General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the foreign policies of independence and self-reliance of Vietnam and Russia are an important pillar, and its cooperation with Russia, including collaboration via the Party channel, is significant to Vietnam's development in the new era.
President Putin affirmed that the Russia-Vietnam relationship has stood the test of time over the past 75 years since the establishment of relations, and the two countries have stood side by side not only during the war but also in the current period of peace.
The Party, State, and people of Vietnam always treasure and remember the valuable support from the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation today for Vietnam's struggle for national liberation in the past as well as national development efforts at present.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
