International media highlights Vietnam’s message of peace on 50th reunification anniversary
WVR - Major international news outlets have spotlighted Vietnam’s powerful message of peace, unity, and global cooperation as the country marked the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification with a grand ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.
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| AP reported that Vietnam commemorated 50 years since the end of the war with the US and the formation of its modern nation with “a military parade” and “a focus on a peaceful future.” |
Global coverage featured striking visuals of the celebrations, including military parades, mass processions, and public gatherings, underscoring both the pride in Vietnam’s wartime resilience and its commitment to a peaceful future. News agencies such as AP, AFP, and Reuters ran prominent stories capturing the atmosphere and key messages of the event.
In its report, AP noted Vietnam’s solemn commemoration of the war’s end and the formation of a unified nation, highlighting the official theme of "closing the past, respecting differences, and aiming for the future." The agency quoted Party General Secretary To Lam’s keynote address, in which he vowed that the Party, people, and army are united in their efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous, and developed Vietnam.
AFP described the scene in Ho Chi Minh City, where thousands gathered from the night before to witness the parade. A lotus-shaped float bearing a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh led the procession, accompanied by fighter jets and helicopters flying overhead with national flags. The agency emphasized how the celebration combined reverence for history with forward-looking optimism.
Reuters also captured the emotional atmosphere, portraying the occasion as a moment of deep national pride. The agency noted that while April 30 is a day of historic significance—marking the end of a decades-long war—it also symbolizes the start of a new chapter focused on reconciliation and growth.
Across much of the international media, Vietnam was commended not only for honoring its past but also for embracing a vision of shared development with the world. Commentaries stressed the country's call to join the global community in building a future defined by peace, cooperation, and sustainable progress.
Party leader To Lam’s address was widely quoted. He affirmed: “Time will pass, but the victory of our people in the resistance war against the US for national salvation will forever be recorded in the nation’s history as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, a victory of justice, a victory of Vietnamese mettle, spirit and intelligence... with the truth 'Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one'."
The coverage reflects Vietnam’s rising international stature as a country that seeks reconciliation over division and actively contributes to regional and global stability. As Southeast Asia gains growing strategic relevance, Vietnam’s commemorative message of unity and forward-looking diplomacy resonates beyond its borders.
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