At the site of the accident (Photo:Xinhua/VNA) 
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) and the President of the European Council himself for their warm congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).
World leaders have flooded Vietnam with congratulatory messages as the country is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).
During the most intense years of the war, all of Cuba seemed to hold its breath, following every development in Vietnam, said Rafael Suengas, a revolutionary veteran who once led the Cuban Committee for Solidarity with South Vietnam.
The celebration, held at the iconic Pesti Vigadó on the picturesque banks of the Danube, reaffirmed the strong and evolving traditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) leader expressed deep gratitude to international friends for their enduring friendship, wholehearted support, and noble international solidarity extended to Vietnam during its two resistance wars, as well as its ongoing process of national renewal, development, and safeguarding.
The victory of April 30, 1975, stands as a symbol of national solidarity in the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese people to defend their independence, freedom, and sovereignty, said Argentine journalist Gaston Fiorda.
Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke and Algeria’s Minister Mujahedeen and Rights Holders Laid Rebiga are in Vietnam to attend the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
During the meeting, the two sides agreed to consolidate and promote traditional relations through promoting delegation exchanges to increase political trust, enhance mutual understanding, inherit and promote the good legacy in the bilateral relationship.
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Central Committee and Chief of the committee’s Office Le Hoai Trung welcomed officials of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela and the United Left Movement (MIU) Party of the Dominican Republic, who are in Vietnam for the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.
Before, during and after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, socialist countries, and peace-loving, justice-loving and progressive people around the world gave effective support, assistance and aid for, and stood side by side with the Vietnamese people in this just struggle.
April 30, 1975 was one of the great events of the 20th century and a typical example of resilience, struggle and victory for all peoples in the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Tanzania soon open its embassy in Vietnam and called for joint efforts in negotiating and signing a free trade agreement.
The Party chief emphasised that Vietnam always treasures and remembers the solidarity and sincere support, both spiritual and material, that Cuba has given Vietnam in the past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the current cause of national defence and construction.
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.
A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his profound gratitude for late NA Chairman Nguyen Huu Tho's great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party, the country, and the NA.
The April 30, 1975 victory was a symbol of ardent patriotism, the strength of great national unity, the indomitable and heroic fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people, and the strong aspiration of the Vietnamese people for independence, freedom, peace and happiness.
Puyana acknowledged that the victory on April 30, 1975 was a significant milestone in the country's history, as well as for the world during that period, as it marked a day of reunification for the Vietnamese people and demonstrated the importance of the efforts made by President Ho Chi Minh and other Vietnamese leaders.
He noted that the triumph of the Vietnamese people in their resistance war against the US imperialists marked a historic turning point in the global struggle for liberation and signified a decisive defeat for imperialism and colonialism.
April 30 remains a golden milestone in Vietnam’s history, embodying patriotism, resilience, and a desire for freedom and independence. It is also a symbol of solidarity and a triumph of the collective strength of the Vietnamese people under the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam
