President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy universal, timeless: Deputy Foreign Minister
Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc has highlighted the value of Ho Chi Minh Thought legacy, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of UNESCO’s Resolution honouring the late leader as a Hero of National Liberation and a Great Man of Culture of Vietnam.
President Ho Chi Minh with Hanoi children at a music show in 1969 (Photo:VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)꧒ – Deputy Foreign MinisterHa Kim Ngoc has highlighted the value of Ho Chi Minh Thought legacy, on theoccasion of the 35th anniversary of UNESCO’s Resolution honouring the late leader as a Hero of National Liberation and a Great Man ofCulture of Vietnam.
Talking with Vietnam News Agency, Ngoc stressed that recognising the President's important contributions in the fields of culture, education and arts, theUNSECO issued a Resolution during its 24th session in Paris from October20 to November 20, 1987. The resolution is a solid evidence affirming the soundnessand justice of Vietnam’s national liberation cause, and the internationalcommunity’s recognition of the President’s great contributions to the mankind'sstruggle against oppression and injustice, for the sake of nationalindependence and social progress. The resolution is also a great source ofencouragement from international friends to Vietnam's renewal process andnational development. Ngoc added that the legacy the President left is universal and timeless, embracing independence, self-reliance, humanliberation, international solidarity, appreciation for cultural diversity,eradication of illiteracy, life-long learning in combination with global education, environment protection, among others.
President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh square, Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
UNESCO's honor of President Ho Chi Minh affirms the soundnessof his ideals and revolutionary path that the entire Party, army and people of Vietnam aresteadfastly following to make his wish come true, which is bringing independenceto the nation, bringing a free, prosperous and truly happy life toeveryone. It is a great source of encouragement to each Partymember to continue studying and following the late President’s thoughts, moralsand lifestyle. It is also a strong evidence to refute wrongful allegations and distortions. The legacy will foreverspread and elevate Vietnamese cultural values while affirming the Party's soundpolicy and guidelines in the cause of national construction, defence anddevelopment, Ngoc added./.
On September 2, 1945 at Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, declaring the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and opening up a new era in the nation’s history.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense in memory of late President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 inside the Presidential Palace complex on September 1 on the occasion of the 77th National Day and also the 53rd year since the late President passed away.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
President Ho Chi Minh with Hanoi children at a music show in 1969 (Photo:VNA) 
President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh square, Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
