Buenos Aires (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil has held a gathering in Brasília to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), as well as the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).
The event saw the presence of Brazilian Deputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary General of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) Pedro de Oliveira and representatives of ASEAN embassies, among others.
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi emphasised the profound historical significance of the liberation of the South, national reunification, and the struggle for national independence. He also paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, underscoring the importance of remembering and honouring his legacy.
The ambassador highlighted the occasion as an opportunity for the Vietnamese people to express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the international solidarity and invaluable support from friendly nations, humanitarian and peace organisations, anti-war movements, democratic and progressive forces, and peace-loving individuals across the globe, especially from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, who stood side by side with Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence and the current cause of national construction and development.
He also reviewed Vietnam’s remarkable achievements over the past 50 years since its national reunification and nearly 40 years of Doi moi (renewal), noting the country’s transformation from a war-ravaged nation into a dynamic and responsible member of the international community.
Nghi reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to the path chosen by President Ho Chi Minh, the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people, building a socialist nation of “prosperity and happiness,” a “rich people, a strong country, and a fair, democratic, and civilised society,” that is on par with other nations, as envisioned by Uncle Ho.
Eduardo Paes Saboia expressed his admiration for the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people and said the gathering was a vivid testament to the deep friendship between Brazil and Vietnam. He highlighted that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's historic state visit to Vietnam in March ushered in a new chapter in the Brazil–Vietnam Strategic Partnership, with the goal of raising bilateral trade to 15 billion USD by 2030.
Representing the Brazilian community of Vietnam supporters, Pedro de Oliveira shared his deep reflections on Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, calling him “a moral and revolutionary beacon of the 20th century.” He described President Ho Chi Minh as a symbol of the struggle against Western colonialism by oppressed peoples and a person who deeply understood Western culture.
On this occasion, the embassy also organised a photo exhibition titled "Looking back on the 50-year journey of the liberation of the South and national reunification”, along with screenings of video clips showcasing today's Ho Chi Minh City and the parade on April 30./.
