Address by Party General Secretary at national celebration of liberation of South bóng đá bet88 national reunification

Following is the main content of the address through the translation by the Vietnam News Agency:

Today, in the heroic atmosphere of the historic April 30, in the heroic city named after beloved President Ho Chi Minh, with great excitement bóng đá bet88 pride, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the State President, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front solemnly organise a ceremony to celebrate the "50th anniversary of the liberation of the South bóng đá bet88 national reunification" - the most brilliant milestone in the history of building bóng đá bet88 defending the country; marking the glorious end of the 30-year resilient struggle for independence, freedom, bóng đá bet88 reunification of the Fatherland; putting an end to the more-than-a-century domination of old bóng đá bet88 new colonialism; bóng đá bet88 bringing the country into a new era - the era of national independence bóng đá bet88 socialism.

On behalf of leaders of the Party, the State bóng đá bet88 the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, I warmly welcome bóng đá bet88 would like to extend my respectful greetings, warm regards, bóng đá bet88 best wishes to leaders, former leaders of the Party, the State, bóng đá bet88 the Vietnam Fatherland Front, revolutionary veterans, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, bóng đá bet88 Heroes of Labour; generals, officers, soldiers, veterans, militiamen, guerrillas, youth volunteers, frontline workers, families with meritorious service to the country, international guests, all compatriots bóng đá bet88 comrades nationwide, overseas Vietnamese, bóng đá bet88 the Party Organisation, administration, bóng đá bet88 people of Ho Chi Minh City.

In this sacred moment, we respectfully remember bóng đá bet88 express our boundless gratitude for the great contributions of beloved President Ho Chi Minh - the genius Leader of our Party bóng đá bet88 nation, the great teacher of the Vietnamese revolution, a hero of national liberation, a great man of culture, an outstanding soldier of the international communist bóng đá bet88 workers' movements - with the burning desire to liberate the South bóng đá bet88 reunify the nation, with the faith in victory that "No matter how difficult or arduous, our people will definitely win. Our Fatherland will definitely be reunified. Compatriots of the North bóng đá bet88 the South will definitely be reunited under one roof".

We will forever remember bóng đá bet88 be grateful for the great contributions of revolutionary leaders, martyrs, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, generations of cadres, generals, officers, soldiers, militiamen, guerrillas, youth volunteers, frontline workers, wounded bóng đá bet88 sick soldiers, families of martyrs, families with meritorious service to the revolution, veterans, bóng đá bet88 the entire people's armed forces bóng đá bet88 people across the country as well as overseas Vietnamese, who devoted bóng đá bet88 sacrificed their lives for the cause of completely liberating the South bóng đá bet88 reunifying the country.

We sincerely thank our brothers, comrades bóng đá bet88 international friends, progressive forces bóng đá bet88 peace-loving people around the world for their great, valuable, wholehearted, loyal, bóng đá bet88 steadfast support bóng đá bet88 assistance to the Vietnamese people's cause of national liberation bóng đá bet88 reunification.

Immediately after the success of the August Revolution in 1945 bóng đá bet88 the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, our people had to enter two long resistance wars to protect the country's independence bóng đá bet88 unification. The resistance war against the French colonialists ended, bóng đá bet88 like many nations around the world, the Vietnamese people wished for a peaceful, independent bóng đá bet88 free life. However, the US imperialists quickly replaced the French colonialists, intervening in Vietnam, carrying out the plot to divide our country, bóng đá bet88 turning the South of our country into a new type of colony bóng đá bet88 an outpost to prevent communism in Southeast Asia bóng đá bet88 other progressive forces in the world. During the war of aggression against Vietnam, the US imperialists deployed a large number of soldiers with the most modern bóng đá bet88 sophisticated weapons, implemented many dangerous war strategies; carried out two brutal destructive wars against the North, causing a lot of pains bóng đá bet88 losses to the people in both regions of the country; bóng đá bet88 the consequences of the war still linger today.

In the face of countless difficulties, challenges, hardships bóng đá bet88 fierceness, we inherited bóng đá bet88 promoted our ancestors' glorious tradition in fighting against foreign invaders, summarised valuable lessons in the prolonged resistance war against the French colonialists, with the mettle bóng đá bet88 clear-sighted brainpower, bóng đá bet88 by harnessing the strength of the people bóng đá bet88 the great national unity bloc, while maximising the support bóng đá bet88 assistance of international friends, progressive forces bóng đá bet88 peace-loving people in the world. Our Party bóng đá bet88 President Ho Chi Minh led our army bóng đá bet88 people to simultaneously carry out two strategic tasks: The socialist revolution in the North bóng đá bet88 the people's national democratic revolution in the South, resolutely driving away the invaders.

With a burning desire to safeguard national independence bóng đá bet88 reunification, bóng đá bet88 with the spirit of "Nothing is more precious than independence bóng đá bet88 freedom", the entire Vietnamese people, from Nam Quan Pass to Ca Mau Cape, united to repel the invaders bóng đá bet88 everywhere marked the bravery, sacrifices bóng đá bet88 glorious feats of our army bóng đá bet88 people. With the iron will to “liberate the South, we are determined to move forward", our army bóng đá bet88 people secured successive victories, dismantled the enemy step by step, bóng đá bet88 moved towards complete victory with the climax being the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, reuniting the country.

Time will pass, but the victory of our people in the resistance war against the US for national salvation will forever be recorded in the nation’s history as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, a victory of justice, a victory of Vietnamese mettle, spirit bóng đá bet88 intelligence; a victory of ardent patriotism bóng đá bet88 the aspiration for independence, freedom bóng đá bet88 national reunification, with the truth “Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one”, a milestone affirming that our entire Party, people bóng đá bet88 army had realised the most earnest wishes bóng đá bet88 instructions of Uncle Ho, completing the cause of completely liberating the South, reunifying the country, bóng đá bet88 bringing the North bóng đá bet88 the South together as one family.

The victory of the resistance war against the US for national salvation stemmed from the correct bóng đá bet88 creative leadership of the Party; from the people’s war policy, carried out through the strength of great national unity bóng đá bet88 international solidarity; from the combination of military, political bóng đá bet88, diplomatic struggles bóng đá bet88 the art of seizing the right moment to concentrate forces for a general offensive bóng đá bet88 uprising; from the strength of the great rear base in the North supporting the major frontlines in the South, with the spirit: No a grain of rice is lacking, no soldier is absent; cutting through Truong Son to save the nation; from the great, righteous, sincere bóng đá bet88 effective support bóng đá bet88 assistance of the Soviet Union, China bóng đá bet88 fraternal socialist countries; from the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia special solidarity; from peace-loving, progressive people bóng đá bet88 forces worldwide, including the progressive Americans. In particular, the Great Spring 1975 Victory strongly encouraged the national liberation movement of the world's people for peace, national independence, democracy, bóng đá bet88 social progress, opening the way for the collapse of neo-colonialism all over the world bóng đá bet88 marking a pivotal turning point in human history in the 20th century.

Along with its epochal significance, the Great Spring 1975 Victory left behind valuable lessons in both theory bóng đá bet88 practice for the revolutionary cause of our Party bóng đá bet88 nation. These are (1) The lesson of promoting the strength of the people bóng đá bet88 the great national unity bloc, skillfully combining national strength with the strength of the times; (2) The lesson of promoting to the highest degree the spirit of patriotism, national pride bóng đá bet88 self-esteem; the spirit of independence, self-reliance, bravery bóng đá bet88 resilience; the determination to fight bóng đá bet88 win of our entire Party, people bóng đá bet88 army; (3) The lesson of holding high the banner of national independence bóng đá bet88 socialism, determining the correct path, suitable to the conditions bóng đá bet88 characteristics of the Vietnamese revolution; (4) The lesson of creatively applying bóng đá bet88 developing revolutionary struggle methods bóng đá bet88 methods of carrying out all-people bóng đá bet88 all-out war; developing unique bóng đá bet88 creative theories of people's war bóng đá bet88 military art; “using the few to fight the many”, “using benevolence to replace violence” (5) The lesson of firmly grasping, seizing opportunities bóng đá bet88 attacking rapidly, boldly, proactively, sensitively, flexibly, creatively bóng đá bet88 resolutely to carry out the 1975 Spring General Offensive bóng đá bet88 Uprising to achieve complete victory. (6) The lesson of benevolence, national reconciliation, putting the past behind bóng đá bet88 looking to the future after victory. (7) But the greatest lesson, at the same time, the leading factor deciding the victory of the 1975 Spring Great Victory was to maintain the absolute leadership of the Party; to build a strong Party in all aspects; to enhance the leadership capacity bóng đá bet88 combat strength of the Party throughout the process of fighting for national liberation, national reunification bóng đá bet88 protecting the achievements of socialism.

Upholding the valuable lessons from the victory of the resistance war against the US for national salvation, under the leadership of the Party, our entire people bóng đá bet88 army joined forces to recover, rebuild, construct bóng đá bet88 develop the country in accordance with Uncle Ho’s final wishes: “My ultimate desire is that our entire Party bóng đá bet88 people to unite bóng đá bet88 strive to build a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic, bóng đá bet88 prosperous Vietnam, bóng đá bet88 make worthy contributions to the world revolutionary cause.” After 50 years of national reunification bóng đá bet88 nearly 40 years of implementing the Doi moi (renewal) policy, our country have overcome numerous difficulties bóng đá bet88 challenges to achieve monumental accomplishments of historical significance, creating the foundation, potential, position bóng đá bet88 international prestige as today. From a poor, backward nation devastated by the war bóng đá bet88 subjected to blockade bóng đá bet88 embargo, Vietnam has transformed into a developing country with near upper-middle income status, deeply integrated into the world politics, global economy, bóng đá bet88 human civilisation, taking on many international responsibilities bóng đá bet88 playing an active bóng đá bet88 positive role in various international organisations bóng đá bet88 important multilateral forums. The country's independence, sovereignty, unity, bóng đá bet88 territorial integrity have been firmly maintained while national interests have been secured. The size of the economy in 2024 ranked 32nd in the world bóng đá bet88 stood among the top 20 economies in terms of trade bóng đá bet88 foreign investment attraction. The people’s living standards have significantly improved, with the poverty rate sharply declining to just 1.93% (according to multidimensional standards) compared to more than 60% in 1986. Economic, political, cultural, social, scientific-technological, national defence bóng đá bet88 security potential has been increasingly consolidated. Foreign relations have been expanded while the country’s position bóng đá bet88 prestige have been constantly enhanced. To date, Vietnam has established diplomatic ties with 194 countries which are members of the United Nations, bóng đá bet88 built cooperative relations, strategic partnerships, bóng đá bet88 comprehensive strategic partnerships with all major powers in the world, including the US, with 2025 marking the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.

Half a century has passed bóng đá bet88 with the obtained great achievements, we are now standing at a new historical starting point to help the country to rise up, take off, bóng đá bet88 “stand shoulder to shoulder with powers across the five continents.” To realise the aspiration to build a Vietnam “ten times better than today,” we must liberate all productive forces, unleash all resources, bóng đá bet88 leverage all potential bóng đá bet88 strengths to strongly promote socio-economic development. In 2025, we strive to achieve economic growth of at least 8% bóng đá bet88 double-digit growth in the 2026-2030 period, are determined to successfully implement the strategic goals of becoming a developing country with upper-middle-income bóng đá bet88 modern industry by 2030 bóng đá bet88 a developed, socialist-oriented nation with high income by 2045. The focus must be placed on resolving institutional development bottlenecks; adjusting the economic space, expanding the development space, increasing decentralisation bóng đá bet88 delegation of authority, allocating bóng đá bet88 combining economic resources; establishing a new growth model, with science-technology, innovation, bóng đá bet88 digital transformation as the main driving forces, to create dramatic transformations in productivity, quality, efficiency, bóng đá bet88 competitiveness of the economy, identifying the private sector as the most important driving force of the national economy. Besides, we must continue making breakthroughs in mindset bóng đá bet88 methods to create new productivity, new productive forces, bóng đá bet88 new quality.

Being proud of the nation's glorious historical traditions, with infinite gratitude for the great contributions bóng đá bet88 sacrifice of soldiers bóng đá bet88 compatriots across the country, we are increasingly aware of our responsibility to fulfill Uncle Ho's final instructions before he passed away: "The Party must have a good plan to develop the economy bóng đá bet88 culture, aiming to continuously improve the people's lives." Caring for the people bóng đá bet88 increasingly meeting their material bóng đá bet88 spiritual needs, especially for those in remote areas, border regions, islands, revolutionary base areas, bóng đá bet88 former resistance zones, have been the Party's goals. We must focus on effectively implementing the policies of fairness, social progress, social security bóng đá bet88 social welfare as well as those for people who rendered service to the nation; implement the tuition exemption policy for all levels of general education; strive to complete the programme on eliminating temporary bóng đá bet88 dilapidated houses, accelerate the construction of social housing for low-income earners; bóng đá bet88 pay due attention to healthcare development bóng đá bet88 public health care, moving towards exempting hospital fees so that every Vietnamese citizen could truly have a secure, safe, free, prosperous bóng đá bet88 happy life.

Deeply aware of the incomparable great strength of the people bóng đá bet88 the great national solidarity bloc of Vietnam, we thoroughly grasp bóng đá bet88 consistently implement the viewpoint that "people are the root", people are the centre, the subject, the purpose of the process of national construction, development bóng đá bet88 protection. It is necessary to strongly implement the policy of national harmony bóng đá bet88 reconciliation with the spirit that we all have the blood of Lac Hong, are all brothers bóng đá bet88 sisters, "like trees of the same root, like children of the same family". All Vietnamese people are citizens of Vietnam, all have the right to live, work, the right to freely pursue happiness bóng đá bet88 love in the homeland, all have the right bóng đá bet88 responsibility to contribute to building the Fatherland. With the policy of closing the past, respecting differences, looking towards the future, our entire Party, people bóng đá bet88 army together strive to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous bóng đá bet88 developed Vietnam.

As a nation that experienced countless pains bóng đá bet88 losses due to the wars in the past bóng đá bet88 also a nation that has enjoyed great benefits from peace bóng đá bet88 friendly cooperation in recent decades, Vietnam earnestly desires to work with the international community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity bóng đá bet88 development. Let us do all we can today, with the desire to leave to future generations not only a better world, but also the faith bóng đá bet88 admiration for the sense of responsibility bóng đá bet88 wisdom of today's generation. We will continue to deepen our friendly bóng đá bet88 cooperative relations with countries around the world; promote the implementation of the motto "Vietnam is a friend, a reliable partner bóng đá bet88 an active, responsible member of the international community"; innovate mechanisms bóng đá bet88 policies, create all favourable conditions for international friends bóng đá bet88 the Vietnamese community abroad, those who carry Vietnamese cultural identity, have grown up in developed countries, have expertise bóng đá bet88 management skills, bóng đá bet88 have extensive international connections, to participate in activities to promote socio-economic development in Vietnam. The 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South bóng đá bet88 national reunification is also a historic moment for all Vietnamese people, all classes of people, compatriots of all ethnic groups bóng đá bet88 religions, Party members bóng đá bet88 all people at home bóng đá bet88 overseas Vietnamese, millions of people as one, to unite, join hands, bóng đá bet88 turn towards the Fatherland for the goal of building a strong, prosperous, civilised bóng đá bet88 happy Vietnam.

In the context of the complicated world situation, as a nation that has suffered many losses bóng đá bet88 pains due to the wars, deeply understanding the precious values of peace, independence bóng đá bet88 freedom, we need to continue to strengthen bóng đá bet88 modernise national defence bóng đá bet88 security, build all-people national defence for peace bóng đá bet88 self-defence, firmly safeguard the Fatherland "early", "from afar", bóng đá bet88 "protect the country when it is not yet in danger". We must build bóng đá bet88 promote the "people-based position", firmly consolidate the all-people defence position bóng đá bet88 the people's security position. It is necessary to build the revolutionary, disciplined, elite bóng đá bet88 modern People's Army bóng đá bet88 People's Public Security, which are the core forces to firmly protect the Fatherland's independence, sovereignty, unity bóng đá bet88 territorial integrity, making them the "precious sword" bóng đá bet88 "shield" to protect the Party, State, people bóng đá bet88 safeguard the regime, always a solid mainstay for the people.

Proud of the glorious Party bóng đá bet88 the great achievements of our army bóng đá bet88 people under the Party's leadership, we must strive to build a clean, strong bóng đá bet88 comprehensive Party so that the Party is truly "moral bóng đá bet88 civilised", representing the intelligence, honour bóng đá bet88 conscience of the nation bóng đá bet88 the era, worthy of the trust, choice bóng đá bet88 expectations of the people. We must continue to innovate the Party's leadership, governance bóng đá bet88 combat strength; successfully carry out the revolution in reorganising the apparatus of the political system, reorganising administrative units to make them more streamlined, efficient bóng đá bet88 effective. We must build bóng đá bet88 gradually perfect the mechanism of power control, resolutely push back corruption, wastefulness, negative phenomena bóng đá bet88 bureaucracy; bóng đá bet88 build a contingent of cadres at all levels, especially strategic cadres bóng đá bet88 leaders with sufficient qualities, intelligence, dedication bóng đá bet88 efforts, who dare to think, dare to do, bóng đá bet88 dare to take responsibility for the interests of the country bóng đá bet88 the people.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South bóng đá bet88 national reunification; welcoming International Workers' Day on May 1, the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, bóng đá bet88 other important events in 2025, on behalf of the leaders of the Party, the State, bóng đá bet88 the Vietnam Fatherland Front, I once again sincerely thank all compatriots, comrades, those who have sacrificed themselves for the country; thank the people, peace-loving friends, bóng đá bet88 progressive forces around the world who have supported bóng đá bet88 helped the Vietnamese people in the past struggle for national liberation, as well as in the cause of building bóng đá bet88 defending the Fatherland at present.

Promoting the spirit of the Great 1975 Spring Victory, bóng đá bet88 the achievements of the four decades of Doi moi (renewal), our entire Party, people, bóng đá bet88 army are striving with determination to successfully accomplish the five-year socio-economic development plan for the 2021–2025 period, bóng đá bet88 to achieve further outstanding accomplishments to welcome the upcoming Party Congresses at all levels, in the lead up to the 14th National Party Congress. With the mettle, intelligence, bóng đá bet88 strength of Vietnam, we secured the historic Great Spring Victory; bóng đá bet88 we are firmly confident that we will continue to attain even greater victories bóng đá bet88 remarkable achievements in the new era of prosperity, civilisation, bóng đá bet88 national rise, building our country that is “more dignified bóng đá bet88 beautiful", standing shoulder to shoulder with the powers of the five continents, fulfilling the aspirations of President Ho Chi Minh bóng đá bet88 of the entire nation.