At the meeting, Mr. Pham Dat Diem - Acting Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs said that the activities within the framework of this visit not only allowed international reporters to return to the sites that were once associated with the war but also clearly felt the changes of Ho Chi Minh City today.
From there, conveying the profound message that Vietnam, although once a bomb battlefield, is now a land of peace, creativity and aspiration for development.
The meetings, visits, and sincere conversations between the past and the present, between old friends and new generations, are the strong bridge of friendship and understanding.
Ms. Pham Thu Hang - Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam - Director of the Department of Press Information, sent her sincere thanks to the international reporters who attended today's meeting.
Also at the meeting, Ms. Edith Madelon Lederer - a former international war reporter who reported on the war in Vietnam shared: "We all have deep affection for Vietnam. When Vietnam invited us back to Vietnam, this helped create more cohesion with this country.
We are very happy to return here and witness the remarkable progress of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general in the 50 years after the war. Hopefully in the coming time, when we return, we can see Vietnam become more dynamic and successful" - Ms. Edith Madelon Lederer said.
Sharing about the achievements of Ho Chi Minh City over the past 50 years and towards development in the era of national growth, Mr. Pham Binh An - Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies said that the city is a pioneer in institutional innovation and policy mechanisms.
At the same time, Ho Chi Minh City is leading the development of the knowledge economy, digital economy and green economy. The city is also an attractive destination for international investment and a center for regional integration. This is also the center of innovation and startups.
