Vientiane: Pathet Lao newspaper and an online publication of the Lao News Agency (KPL) have published an editorial highlighting the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of his birthday.

According to Lao News Agency, the article begins with the life and revolutionary career of the late leader of Vietnam. It mentions the event on June 5, 1911, when he, under the name Van Ba, boarded the ship Amiran Latouche-Tr©ville to begin his journey to find a way to save his country. The narrative details that during the 30 years of living and working abroad, Nguyen Tat Thanh – Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh engaged in various jobs, participated in revolutionary movements, and fought for the independence and freedom of his homeland.

The article recounts historical milestones, such as his reading of the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, announcing the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. In 1946, he was elected President by the first-tenure National Assembly of Vietnam. Under his leadership, Vietnam defeated hostile and reactionary forces to maintain the revolutionary government.

The article highlights that at the second National Party Congress in 1951, Ho Chi Minh was elected Chairman of the Party Central Committee. His leadership was crucial during the resistance war against the French colonialists, culminating in the victory at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. This victory led to the liberation of the North and set the stage for building socialism in the North and the liberation of the South.

The third National Party Congress in 1960 unanimously re-elected him as Chairman of the Party Central Committee, and he continued to serve as President in subsequent tenures. His leadership was pivotal in the resistance war against the US imperialists, and he played a significant role in fostering international friendship and solidarity.

The Pathet Lao newspaper highlights that President Ho Chi Minh’s death on September 2, 1969, was a significant loss, and his testament remains a valuable historical document. The article concludes by affirming his lifelong dedication to the revolutionary cause and his contributions to peace and social progress globally. His life and career continue to inspire generations of Vietnamese people.