Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and spouse attend unveiling of President Ho Chi Minh memorial stele in Algeria
WVR - At noon on November 20 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse visited Ho Chi Minh Boulevard in Algiers and attended the unveiling of a memorial stele honouring President Ho Chi Minh, as part of his official visit to Algeria.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse attend the unveiling of a memorial stele honouring President Ho Chi Minh in Algiers on November 20, 2025 . (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Ho Chi Minh Boulevard stretches 3 km along the most scenic east-west axis of Algiers, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Its starting point marks the location where in November 1954, following Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Victory, Algerian revolutionary fighters fired the first shots to launch an eight-year armed struggle for national independence. The boulevard symbolises the strong bond between the Algerian people and President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese people
.Annually, Ho Chi Minh Boulevard hosts commemorations and events to strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries. The Boulevard is also a frequent stop for Vietnamese delegations visiting Algeria, contributing to the comprehensive cooperation in various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and education.
Within the grounds of Ho Chi Minh Boulevard, Prime Minister Chinh and his spouse laid flowers at the memorial stele, paying their deep respect and profound gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh.
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| Inauguration of the memorial stele honouring President Ho Chi Minh in Algeria. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
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| A large number of Algerians gathered at Ho Chi Minh Boulevard to welcome the guest from Vietnam. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
At the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Chinh said Vietnam-Algeria relations have a strong historical foundation and a bright future, noting that during his visit, the two sides agreed to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership, marking a key milestone in their brotherly and friendly relations.
The Vietnamese leader highlighted the two countries’ history of mutual support in their struggles for independence and sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He affirmed that they will continue to stand together for a future of greater prosperity, happiness, and national strength.
Prime Minister Chinh called on the people of both nations to inspire future generations to strengthen ties, and thanked the Algerian government and people, particularly those in Algiers and along Ho Chi Minh Boulevard, for their deep affection for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam.
He expressed his hope that Algerians and Vietnamese will keep the Ho Chi Minh memorial grounds well-maintained, ensuring it remains a lasting symbol of friendship and a destination for visitors from Vietnam, Algeria, and around the world.
