Each achievement has the companionship of the whole country.
On the morning of July 2nd, at the Reunification Hall, the City Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City solemnly organized the 50th Anniversary of the City of Saigon - Gia Dinh honored to be named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - July 2, 2026).
General Secretary and President To Lam attended and delivered a directing speech.
Also attending the ceremony were leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, and Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front: Nong Duc Manh, former General Secretary; Nguyen Minh Triet, former Politburo Member, former President; Truong Tan Sang, former Politburo Member, former President; Nguyen Tan Dung, former Politburo Member, former Prime Minister; Tran Thanh Man, Politburo Member, National Assembly Chairman; Nguyen Van An, former Politburo Member, former National Assembly Chairman; Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former Politburo Member, former National Assembly Chairwoman.
Also attending were comrades: Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat; Phan Dien, former Politburo Member, former Standing Secretary of the Secretariat; General Le Hong Anh, former Politburo Member, former Standing Secretary of the Secretariat; Tran Quoc Vuong, former Politburo Member, former Standing Secretary of the Secretariat.
Also attending the ceremony were comrades: Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Organization Commission; Trinh Van Quyet, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Le Minh Tri, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission; Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission.
Also attending the ceremony were comrades: Pham Gia Tuc, Member of the Politburo, Standing Deputy Prime Minister; Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army; Doan Minh Huan, Member of the Politburo, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Standing Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; Tran Duc Thang, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee; Tran Luu Quang, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee,...
Reading the speech at the anniversary ceremony, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang emphasized that this is a political event of special significance to the Party Committee, government and people of the city; it is an opportunity to commemorate beloved President Ho Chi Minh, express gratitude to previous generations who have contributed and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland and the cause of national reunification.
According to the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, exactly 50 years ago, on July 2, 1976, at the first session of the 6th National Assembly, the National Assembly decided to name Saigon - Gia Dinh City Ho Chi Minh City.
It is not only a decision of historical significance, but also expresses the feelings and deep gratitude of the Party, State and people towards President Ho Chi Minh, and at the same time sends faith, expectations and responsibility to the city on the journey of development with the country" - Mr. Tran Luu Quang said.
Looking back at the half-century journey, the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee affirmed that the city has the right to be proud of the achievements it has achieved, but always realizes that each step of development has the attention and direction of the Central Government and the support and sharing of localities and compatriots across the country.
With that spirit, Ho Chi Minh City is constantly exploring new ways of doing things from practice, contributing to perfecting mechanisms and policies and promoting the overall development of the country.
According to Mr. Tran Luu Quang, 50 years of construction and development have also left many valuable lessons, notably maintaining solidarity, promoting the spirit of self-reliance and self-strengthening, daring to think, daring to do, daring to take responsibility for the common good and always putting people at the center of all policies.
In difficult times, the identity of Ho Chi Minh City people is further affirmed with the spirit of affection, compassion, dynamism, creativity, aspiration to rise up and consensus in overcoming challenges.
Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary also emphasized that the city has never developed alone. Each achievement has the contribution of the business community, intellectuals, scientists, artists, armed forces, compatriots abroad, international friends and especially millions of people who have worked and contributed to the development of the city.
Don't be content with what you have.
According to the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, the 50th anniversary is not only an opportunity to look back on the glorious journey but also a milestone to affirm the aspiration for development and to more clearly define the city's responsibilities in the new period.
Ho Chi Minh City has the right to be proud of the achieved results but is not allowed to be content with what has been achieved. History has given the city a great honor, which also puts heavy responsibilities on our shoulders" - Mr. Tran Luu Quang emphasized.
Mr. Tran Luu Quang said that Ho Chi Minh City is facing unprecedented development opportunities when expanding its development space after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau. This is not only an expansion of administrative boundaries but also a convergence of strategic advantages, creating new growth momentum and elevating the city's position.
In particular, the Politburo's promulgation of Resolution 09-NQ/TW on building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era continues to affirm the consistent viewpoint "Ho Chi Minh City for the whole country, the whole country for Ho Chi Minh City".
According to the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, this is both a recognition of the city's contributions, and a demonstration of the Party's belief and expectations, and also sets out a special political responsibility for Ho Chi Minh City to continue to contribute more to the rapid and sustainable development of the country.
Honoring the city named after Uncle Ho
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee affirmed that the honor of being named after President Ho Chi Minh must be expressed by specific results in socio-economic development, Party building, political system building, improving the quality of urban management, caring for people's lives and making more and more contributions to the country.
The title'Ho Chi Minh City' is not only a reward for the past but also a reminder to the present and a commitment to the future. The city is not only named after Uncle Ho but must realize Uncle Ho's aspirations and desires; not only preserve that title but also make that noble title shine more and more with new achievements, new values, and new contributions to development" - Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary emphasized.
In the coming time, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to promote the tradition of solidarity, dynamism, creativity and affection; effectively mobilize all resources; build a modern, professional, public, and transparent administration; build a team of cadres with sufficient qualities and capacity, who dare to act for the common good; create a favorable environment for people to have a better life and businesses to develop more strongly.
The road ahead is still full of difficulties, but the greater the aspiration, the stronger the will must be; the higher the responsibility, the greater the determination must be" - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee affirmed.
