Bangkok (VNA) - Hundreds of Vietnamese expatriates from northeastern Thailand gathered at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen province on April 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh underlined that the 1975 Spring Victory, culminating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, was a glorious triumph of the entire Vietnamese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh. It was a monumental achievement paid for by the sacrifices of heroes and martyrs who laid down their lives for national independence.
Reflecting on the past five decades, Consul General Linh noted that Vietnam has risen from the ruins of war to become a dynamic and resilient nation increasingly asserting its role on the global stage. From the early days of Doi moi (renewal), the country is now entering a new era, one of strength and prosperity.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Association in Khon Kaen Dang Thi Gai said the April 30 victory was not merely a military success, but a triumph of patriotism and the unyielding unity of the Vietnamese people. She expressed her hope that future generations, no matter where they are born or raised, will always remember their roots and take pride in the proud history of the Vietnamese nation.
Nguyen Van Cam, speaking on behalf of the Vietnamese business community in Khon Kaen, said that for many years, the overseas Vietnamese community has remained deeply connected to the homeland, not only through heartfelt affection but also through concrete contributions. He affirmed his continued commitment to supporting Vietnam’s growth and prosperity in every way possible./.
