50th anniversary of Paris Peace Accords celebrated in Hanoi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on January 17 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) (January 27, 1973-2023).
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son speaks at the meeting. (Photo: )
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of ForeignAffairs hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on January 17 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace inVietnam (Paris Peace Accords) (January 27, 1973-2023).
Prominent among the participants was former VicePresident and former Foreign Minister Nguyen Thi Binh, who was head of the negotiationdelegation of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam atthe Paris Conference.
The Paris Agreement was the result of the longest and most difficultstruggle in the history of Vietnam's diplomacy, with over 202 public meetings heldover four years, eight months and 14 days.
In his remarks, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Sonrecalled the negotiations and signing of the accord five decades ago, whichtogether with previous ones like the Geneva Agreement in 1954, created apremise for the Vietnamese people to realise their aspirations for peace,national independence, national reunification and prosperous development.
Delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Stressing the strategic significance of the ParisAgreement, the minister said the victory was the result of the indomitable struggleand the great sacrifice of the Vietnamese army and people on the political,military and diplomatic fronts under the sound leadership of the Party andPresident Ho Chi Minh.
Lessons drawn from the Paris Agreement negotiations,signing and implementation have maintained their values, even in the Party andthe State’s foreign policy during the present cause of reform, nationaldevelopment and defence, he continued.
The diplomatic sector, under the Party leadership,is resolved to grow in a more professional, comprehensive and modern fashion,contributing to realising the aspirations, visions and targets of developmentset at the 13th National Party Congress.
Delegates in a group photo (Source: VNA)
Speaking at the meeting, Binh called the ParisAgreement a victory decisive to the path towards the liberation of SouthVietnam and national reunification, saying it was the result of the nearly20-year struggle.
She also highlighted the solidarity and strongsupport from the international community, which, she said, gave strengths toVietnam both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
Expressing her pride of the nation and the Party,Binh said she believes that under the sound leadership of the Party and goodnational traditions, Vietnam will develop more strongly and sustainably.
Hélène Luc, Honorary Senator and Honorary Presidentof the France-Vietnam Friendship Association, affirmed that her sentiments andhappiness in the signing day have remained intact./.
Counsellor at the Cuban Embassy Joi Puente has affirmed his country’s support for Vietnam under all circumstances, particularly the past Paris Agreement negotiations.
A postage stamp collection on the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) is set to be issue on January 27, also the date on which the document was reached five decades ago.
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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son speaks at the meeting. (Photo: ) 
Delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates in a group photo (Source: VNA) 
