The statue of President Ho Chi Minh was inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh city on May 17, ahead of the late leader’s 125th birthday (May 19, 1890).
Attending the ceremony were General Secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, Permanent secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Le Hong Anh, Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai, and many leaders, former leaders of the Party, the State and Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Addressing at the event, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong lauded efforts of HCM City in constructing and unveiling the monument right on the occasion of the late leader’s 125th birthday and the 40th anniversary of South Vietnam liberation and national reunification.
He noted President Ho Chi Minh always gave special affection to the southern region, including Saigon (now HCM City), and in return, southern people persistently followed the leadership of the late leader and the Party.
Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai said the statue was built from 2011 with wholehearted efforts, illustrating local people’s profound sentiment towards the President.
A 7.2m high bronze statue is positioned in front of the headquarters of the municipal People’s Council and Committee, which is a convenient place for both people across the country and foreign visitors to visit and pay respect to the beloved leader of the nation, he added.
Addressing at the event, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong lauded efforts of HCM City in constructing and unveiling the monument right on the occasion of the late leader’s 125th birthday and the 40th anniversary of South Vietnam liberation and national reunification.
General Secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong make a speech at the ceremony
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Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Le Thanh Hai said the statue was built from 2011 with wholehearted efforts, illustrating local people’s profound sentiment towards the President.
A dancing performance in front of the statue at the inauguration
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