Cuban war reporter Luis Arce - who witnessed the Victory moment on April 30, 1975 - affirmed this was an important milestone in modern history. He emphasized that this victory goes beyond the limits of space and time, when the Vietnamese people have proven that no empire, no matter how modern its weapons are, can defeat a patriotic nation.
"I witnessed with my own eyes the relatives reunite after decades of separation, burst into tears because of joy. That was a moment that could not be expressed in words, affirming that Vietnam was a unified country, as Uncle Ho once said - completely opposite to the false statements of the American press at that time, he shared with VNA.
According to Mr. Luis Arce, great national unity is the key to the victory in 1975, and continues to be a solid foundation for socio-economic, scientific and technical development achievements, bringing Vietnam to increasingly international stature.
He also emphasized that Vietnam is a typical model of global integration. Overcoming the remnants of war as a "phoenix", Vietnam shows that integration is not a loss of identity, but a path of cooperation for peace and common good of humanity.
Meanwhile, according to the Vietnam News Agency, the French journalist Alain Thomas said: "Vietnam is a lively evidence for a small nation that can overcome the seemingly unbeaten forces and are firmly on the path of becoming an Asian economic power." For journalist Alain Thomas, April 30, 1975 is not only a historic milestone but also a "iconic image" - the moment the tank hit the gate of Independence Palace. According to him, it was the end of the decade dominated by foreign, from the French colonialists to the American Empire, and marked the complete victory of a nation that declared independence since 1945 under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh.
That was the moment when the Vietnamese people decided their own political and economic fate, no longer dependent on any force. The April 30 victory is a testament to the national will to overcome the superior military and technological strength of the United States, he emphasized.
French journalist Alain Thomas impressed with the strong transformation of Vietnamese society. He especially appreciates the tradition of Vietnamese people, saying that "it is serious, industrious and disciplined in learning and working are the potential to help Vietnam rise to the global and social economic era No. 4.0". Closing the conversation, the French journalist affirmed: "Vietnamese people are a nation who has won the foreign powers and that spirit is still engraved in the collective mind". According to him, that bravery, cohesion and resilience will continue to be the motivation to help Vietnam overcome the upcoming challenges on the journey of development and global integration.
In an interview with VNA, Mr. Ignacio Mendoza Pizarro - First Secretary of the Communist Party of Bolivia - commented that 50 years after the perfect day, Vietnam has won another "304" victory, with outstanding achievements in economic integration and development. From a country devastated by war, Vietnam has risen to become one of the most dynamic economies in the world, affirming its position in the international arena.
He assessed that Vietnam's success is the inheritance of resilience, bravery, dynamism and autonomy of the nation. Vietnam's experiences in attracting foreign investment in parallel with the regulatory role of the State are attracting the attention of the Bolivia ruling alliance and the world revolutionary movement.
Referring to the event of April 30, Mr. Mendoza quoted the famous saying of revolutionary legend Che Guevara at the Asia-africana- Latino Conference in 1966: "We need to create two, three, more Vietnam". He affirmed that the momentum of this victory is still a strong source of inspiration for the world revolutionary movement, especially in Latin America such as Bolivia.
According to him, the April 30 victory not only has historical significance but also opens a new era where countries cannot arbitrarily use force to intervene in the internal affairs of other countries.
