Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – On Wednesday, the Vietnam America identified the 50th anniversary of the war with the United States and the formation of the modern nation through the union of northern and southern Vietnam.
Thousands of people came to Ho Chi Minh City to see the military march near the Independence Palace – once known as Saigon – where a tank in northern Vietnamese broke through its gates. Celebrations – Artists ‘acting, leaders and former soldiers’ lectures and a squadron of Jets – not just the past but focusing on the future.
“The meaning of the national reunion is not forgotten or erased the difference, but taking different attitudes in tolerance and respect, working towards greater goals: creating a peaceful, consolidated, strong, civilized and prosperous Vietnam,” General Secretary of the Communist Party says in an article published on an official website of Lam.
He said that the historical of the war had the roots of the war and as a result the country was divided, but now Vietnam was adorned with “his past lessons”.
Enguin Khak Jiang, analyst at the ISAES -Yusf Ishor Institute of Singapore, said that the emphasis on military victory and military victory was reflected in the world economy and geographical tide of the world economy and geographical victory. He also added how the Vietnam War made its validity of the Communist Party, not only as a military victory but also as a symbol of national unity ki. However, Lam’s comment indicated that the reunion was incomplete.
Ziang said, “The war still defines the unity of Vietnam and defines its unresolved division.”
The son of Fam Ango is a 69-year-old elder who was an army truck driver, from the north to south to the Ho Chi Minh trail-the secret route used by North Vietnam. He is on a week -long tour of this city, which he remembered to enter as part of the Northern Army.
He said that he cherished these memories and could not describe the joy he felt at that moment. But now there was a “just place for peace” between the United States and Vietnam.
“War a long time ago,” he said.
Ho Chi Minh City resident Engwin Thi Hue has agreed.
Hugh said, “The war is over and we shake hands for development (with ex -enemies). Now is the time of peace. The dream of peace is the dream that everyone in the world wants,” Hugh said.
This year also identifies the 30 -year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States. In 2021, Vietnam promoted its relations in the United States as a broad strategic partner, giving any country the highest diplomatic status and gave the same level of relations to China and Russia.
Vietnamese officials have emphasized that this relationship is based on a bedrock associated with US efforts to tackle war legacies like agent orange and non -existent bombs in rural areas, which is still a threat to life. The future of these projects is now at risk because of the broad cut at the USAID of the Trump administration. Furthermore, the export-dependent country is weak in the global economy by plans for US President Donald Trump’s tariff.
About 5 people, including army, militia, senior and local citizens, were expected to participate in the march. And, in addition to China, Laos and Cambodian troops can also participate in the march, which will travel to the main boulevard directed towards the Independence Palace before starting the branches of the city. The route will also pass the US consulate in the city.
Meanwhile, a video of Chinese soldiers singing the iconic “Uncle Ho was with us” during the previous rehearsal was widely divided on social media. Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Vietnam at the beginning of the month to present the country as a power of stability with Trump.
The close relationships with Washington have helped to balance its relations with China’s larger and more powerful neighboring China, Hung Le-Thau of the International Crisis Group Think Tank. Vietnam is among countries involved in marine disputes related to the South China Sea.
However, focusing on the Trump administration’s tariff – Vietnam was one of the highest – 46%of the mutual tariff – a “big question mark” on what the United States wanted to achieve in Asia, he said. Concentrate on the economic side and strategic competition may mean that Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia have become less important in the United States
“How the new administration will look at the Indo-Pacific’s strategic image and countries like Vietnam will fits,” he said.
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How Dinah contributed to this report.
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