On the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s liberation, Venezuela celebrates the historic victory over imperialism and reaffirms its commitment to revolutionary solidarity and a multipolar world, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations.

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As Vietnam marks the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Saigon, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has conveyed its “deep revolutionary pride” to the Vietnamese people and government, commemorating a historic victory that continues to inspire anti-colonial and anti-imperialist movements worldwide. The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry’s statement frames April 30, 1975, as a turning point-not only for Vietnam but for all nations resisting foreign domination and striving for sovereignty.

Venezuela’s message honors Vietnam’s triumph as “one of the most brilliant pages in contemporary history,” emphasizing the Vietnamese resistance’s demonstration that no oppressive power can overcome a united people’s will to defend their sovereignty. The legacy of Comrade Ho Chi Minh is invoked as a guiding light for revolutionary struggles globally, echoing the Bolivarian tradition of resistance against imperialism.

Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Vietnam were established in 1989, but the partnership deepened significantly in 2007 under President Hugo Chávez. This comprehensive strategic alliance is rooted in a shared vision of a “multicentric and multipolar world,” challenging unipolar hegemony and advocating for South-South cooperation as a path to genuine sovereignty and development.

Both governments have prioritized joint projects in politics, economics, culture, education, and social affairs, aiming to foster integration among Global South nations. Venezuela’s commitment to academic exchanges and collaboration in social justice initiatives with Vietnam reflects a broader strategy to build alternatives to neoliberal models and strengthen people-centered development.

The text reads:Official Statement 📢 Venezuela congratulates the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and its people with profound revolutionary pride on the 50th anniversary of the glorious Liberation of Saigon (April 30, 1975), a historic date that cemented the definitive victory against colonialism and imperialism, achieving national reunification under the luminous legacy of Comrade Ho Chi Minh

The Venezuelan statement also recalls the historic Nguyen Van Troi campaign, in which Venezuelan guerillas acted in solidarity with the Vietnamese struggle during the 1960s. This episode is celebrated as a milestone in the relationship between the two countries and a testament to the importance of international solidarity in the fight against imperialist aggression. Vietnamese officials have repeatedly acknowledged that such solidarity was vital to their nation-building and defense achievements.

With this commemoration, Venezuela reaffirms its unwavering commitment to deepening bonds of brotherhood and revolutionary cooperation with Vietnam. Both nations stand as allies in the construction of a more equitable international order-one that rejects foreign intervention and prioritizes the sovereignty and dignity of peoples everywhere. From Caracas to Hanoi, the message is clear: the struggle for a just world continues, inspired by the luminous legacies of Bolívar, Chávez, and Ho Chi Minh

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