To commemorate the 136th anniversary of the birth of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2026), the Vietnamese Party Committee in the Kingdom of Belgium organized a discussion, which included an online exchange from the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi.
During the discussions, delegates reviewed President He Chi Minh’s thinking, ethics and style, while clearly demonstrating the sense of responsibility and political acumen of Vietnamese working and studying abroad to continue promoting the policy. foreign to the Party in this new period.
According to the VNA agency correspondent in Brussels, the event brought together Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, representatives of Vietnamese organizations in Belgium and Vietnamese students from various regions. In this solemn setting, the statue of President Hô Chi Minh and the Vietnamese flag gave particular importance to this political gathering, far from their homeland.
The highlight of the meeting was an online exchange from the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi, moderated by Professor Dinh Xuan Dung, on Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thinking with international partners. Through each story and each relevant argument, the image of diplomacy deeply rooted in Vietnamese identity was brilliantly recreated for Party members residing abroad.
According to Professor Dinh Xuan Dung, Ho Chi Minh’s diplomatic thought was based on the foundations of patriotism, proletarian internationalism and a deep humanist spirit.
At the heart of its foreign policy thinking was national independence, inseparable from national unity, with national interests serving as the guiding principle for all diplomatic activities. This is why Vietnamese diplomacy has always aimed at the highest ideals: peace, friendship, cooperation and development.
The professor also highlighted President Hô Chi Minh’s ideology of international solidarity, who advocated equality and respect for cultural and political differences, without discrimination based on skin color or ethnic origin. It was the sincerity, compassion and wisdom that characterized Hô Chi Minh’s diplomatic style that gave him considerable influence over his international allies.
In particular, the principle of “maintaining constancy while adapting to change” remains a fundamental teaching of current foreign policy. In a world experiencing profound upheaval, Vietnam remains faithful to its independent and autonomous foreign policy, while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in its way of protecting its national interests and developing cooperation international.
During his speech, Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao stressed that the study and application of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, and particularly his diplomatic thought, is of practical importance for Party cadres and members working in foreign affairs, research and studies in Europe. In a context of ever-increasing international integration, each member of the Party abroad is not only a Vietnamese citizen, but also a vector for transmitting the image of a friendly, peaceful and responsible Vietnam and its people to the international community.
Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao also reported positive developments in relations between Vietnam and the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg. According to him, Vietnam-EU relations are entering a new phase of development, marked by increased political trust, particularly following the visit of the President of the European Council, António Costa, to Vietnam at the beginning of the year.
Regarding Vietnam-Belgium relations, the two countries still have significant potential for cooperation in areas of excellence such as smart agriculture, seaports, logistics and biotechnologies. At the same time, Vietnam and Luxembourg are actively strengthening their strategic partnership in green finance, thus opening many prospects for cooperation in the circular economy, financial technologies and the creation of an international financial center in Vietnam.
Many delegates expressed their emotion and national pride upon hearing the latest information on the country’s situation and Vietnam’s foreign relations.
Speaking to a VNA reporter, Le Minh Tuan, lecturer at Hue University, said the seminar helped him keep abreast of important information regarding Vietnam’s development and its relations with Europe.
Anh Tuan said: “President He Chi Minh’s birthday is always a sacred moment for every Vietnamese. Being able to offer him incense and pay homage to him in a country as far away as Belgium touches me deeply and fills me with pride. This event strengthened my love for my homeland and my awareness of my responsibility as a member of the Vietnamese Party abroad. HAS”
Sharing a similar sentiment, Ms. Ha Tram, lecturer at Da Nang University and doctoral student at the University of Liège, said: “The atmosphere of the ceremony was very solemn and some moments deeply moved me. Learning more about Vietnam’s external relations with the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg, I felt great pride in the increasingly important place my country occupies. The moment I offered incense at the altar of President Hô Chi Minh also rekindled my attachment to my homeland.”
In front of the altar dedicated to President Hô Chi Minh, prominently placed at the embassy headquarters, the delegates paid respectful tribute to the beloved leader of the nation and expressed their deep gratitude to him. In the heart of Europe, the image of the red flag with the yellow star, accompanied by songs in praise of Uncle Hô, underlined the spirit of unity, national pride and the sense of responsibility of the Vietnamese community in Belgium.
The political meeting in Brussels not only spread He Chi Minh’s diplomatic ideas more widely, but also created greater cohesion within the Vietnamese community living far from their homeland.
In the context of the growing development of relations between Vietnam and the European Union and European countries, each Party member studying and working abroad is more aware of their role in spreading the image of a peaceful, cooperative and culturally rich Vietnam to international friends.
Source : https://www.vietnamplus.vn/136-nam-ngay-sinh-chu-tich-ho-chi-minh-lan-toa-tu-tuong-ngoai-giao-cua-bac-tai-bi-post1111474.vnp
