Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, fallen soldiers
Leaders bowed in remembrance of heroes and martyrs – the nation’s finest sons and daughters who bravely fought and sacrificed their lives for national liberation, reunification, socialism, and noble international duties.
Party and State leaders commemorate war heroes and martyrs at the monument on Bac Son street on July 24, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the Party Central Committee, the State President, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee laid wreaths at the monumenꦛt to war heroes and martyrs on Bac Son street and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on July 24 on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2025).
The delegation included Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, and Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien.
Former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, Politburo members, Secretaries of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairs of the NA, Deputy Prime Ministers, along with incumbent and former officials also attended the activity.
Party and State leaders lay wreaths and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum on July 24, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
They bowed in remembrance of heroes and martyrs – the nation’s finest sons and daughters who bravely fought and sacrificed their lives for national liberation, reunification, socialism, and noble international duties.
The delegation solemnly expressed profound gratitude and deep respect for President Ho Chi Minh’s immense contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. The late leader devoted his entire life to the service of the people and the country, leading the Party and the people to glorious victories.
The same day, delegations from the Central Military Commission – the Ministry of National Defence; the Central Public Security Party Committee – the Ministry of Public Security; the Ministry of Home Affairs; and the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and VFF Committee of Hanoi, also visited the monument and the mausoleum to pay their respects./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries and provinces to fulfill the goal of eradicating unsafe houses nationwide by August 31, with support for revolution contributors and martyrs’ families to be completed before July 24.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on Party committees, local authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, socio-political organisations, and citizens nationwide to unite for fast and sustainable development and advance Vietnam into a new era of prosperity and civility, deserving the people's aspirations as well as heroes, martyrs, and compatriots' sacrifices.
This trip is a significant political and diplomatic event for both countries, carrying special meaning as it reflects a strong commitment to creating breakthroughs, elevating bilateral relations, reinforcing political trust, and further deepening the traditional friendship.
Sharing his impression on Vietnamese leaders, Buvilski stressed that what distinguishes Vietnam from many other nations lies in its visionary leadership and execution capabilities. He praised the continuity and harmony within the political system, as well as the commitment to implementing long-term plans set by the leaders.
The meeting of the Central Military Commission's Standing Committee, PM Pham Minh Chinh's meeting with diplomatic corps to brief them on the reorganisation of administrative units and two-tier local administration, and the situation of the Vietnamese communities in areas affected by the recent earthquake with tsunami warnings in eastern Russia are among news highlights on July 31 evening.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chea Kimtha in Hanoi on July 31.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam on July 31 to brief them on the reorganisation of administrative units and two-tier local administration of the country.
The 12th Congress of the Party Organisation of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) for the 2025–2030 term must set clear goals in advancing science – technology and innovation as well as and building each officer and soldier as a “digital warrior.”
Vietnam-Japan relations are now at their strongest, marked by vibrant cooperation across all channels of Party, State, parliament, and people-to-people exchange, and increasingly reinforced ties between the two communist parties, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien had meetings with high-ranking leaders of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and held working sessions with several organisations and institutes there on July 31 to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across multiple areas.
The Vietnam-Australia Centre was established under the Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of the two countries during the Australian Prime Minister’s official visit to Vietnam in 2019, and officially began operations in June 2022. It is a strategic initiative aimed at developing leadership capacity, supporting policy development, and promoting bilateral cooperation.
Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 31 for Tanaka Yu, vice chairman of the Presidium and acting head of the Secretariat of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) Central Committee.
The Vietnamese communities in areas affected by the recent earthquake with tsunami warnings in eastern Russia are currently safe, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated at a regular press briefing on July 31.
The visits will be made at the invitations of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and his spouse, and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced
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Deputy Foreign Minister emphasised that this is an opportune time to elevate bilateral the relations and called on the Netherlands to soon ratify the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), which is expected to serve as an important impetus for promoting investment from both sides.
Over the past five years, the entire army, in collaboration with military-run enterprises, has built and renovated over 43,400 “gratitude houses”, eliminated 9,800 temporary homes for policy beneficiaries, revolution contributors, and poor households at a cost of total 2.43 trillion VND (92.77 million USD), and distributed more than 1,100 savings books worth 6.2 billion VND to families in need.
With a wide range of substantive and meaningful activities, the top legislator’s working visit to Switzerland was a resounding success in all aspects, leaving a strong impression of Vietnam’s and its NA’s active and practical contributions, as well as growing role and position in addressing global issues.
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Quang noted that cooperation between the two countries’ public security forces has remained effective in safeguarding national security and combating crimes.
