“Spectacular transformation” and “miraculous recovery and development” are among the praises that many international friends have offered when describing Vietnam after 50 years of national reunification.

Extending a heartfelt welcome to Ishiba on her first visit to Vietnam, Ly expressed her hope that she would enjoy many memorable experiences during her stay, thereby deepening her understanding of the country as well as its culture and people.

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 28): Party leader proposes major directions for Vietnam – Japan strategic cooperation; Vietnam–Japan friendship concert celebrates peace and solidarity; Hanoi marks 50-year national reunification with spectacular fireworks display; Great solidarity voyage brings OVs to Truong Sa, DK1 platforms.

One of the most heroic chapters in our nation's history is the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country in the 20th century. Miraculously, we can witness this through letters, handwritten and typewritten ones, from General Secretary Le Duan to commanders and leaders in the South. These letters conveyed top-secret orders, supreme directives, political viewpoints, theoretical discussions, and even combat tactics. They were also imbued with the camaraderie of comrades-in-arms, the solidarity of compatriots, and the heartfelt sentiments of a son of Vietnam. These letters were later compiled into the anthology “Thu vao Nam” (Letters to the South), bearing unique and exceptional value for future generations.