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Ceremony commemorates President Ho Chi Minh's 135th birth anniversary in Laos

Tam portrayed President Ho Chi Minh as a radiant symbol of true patriotism, seamlessly integrated with proletarian internationalism. He further described the late leader as an exemplary international revolutionary who unwaveringly championed the cause of justice.

Vietnamese and Lao delegates at the Laos–Vietnam Combat Alliance Monument in Khammouane province, Laos. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese and Lao delegates at the Laos–Vietnam Combat Alliance Monument in Khammouane province, Laos. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) - A ceremony was held on May 18 at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Xiengvang village, Nongbok district, Khammouane province, Laos, to celebrate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

In his remarks at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam underscored that President Ho Chi Minh devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation of Vietnam and the struggle for peace, independence, democracy, and social progress of oppressed nations worldwide.

Tam portrayed President Ho Chi Minh as a radiant symbol of true patriotism, seamlessly integrated with proletarian internationalism. He further described the late leader as an exemplary international revolutionary who unwaveringly championed the cause of justice.

The ambassador also emphasised that the enduring Vietnam–Laos friendship, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong, stands as a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and unwavering dedication to nurturing international solidarity.

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Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam delivers his speech at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Following the ceremony, participants visited the traditional room within the memorial site, which features a collection of precious photographs and documents depicting President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolutionary path. The site holds historical significance, being located where President Ho Chi Minh once lived, studied, and engaged in revolutionary activities in the early 20th century as part of his journey to seek national salvation.

Later, delegates gathered to offer incense at the Laos–Vietnam Combat Alliance Monument in Khammouane province. The act served as a tribute to the profound sacrifices of past generations and reaffirmed the shared resolve to preserve and strengthen the time-honoured and special Vietnam–Laos relationship./.

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