On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025 and the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – February 3, 2025), General Secretary To Lam paid tribute to former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong at his home on February 3. This event not only reflects deep gratitude but also highlights the historical significance and importance of outstanding leaders in Vietnam’s revolutionary cause.
Deep Gratitude for Former PM Pham Van Dong
Accompanying General Secretary To Lam were leaders from the Office of the Central Committee and the Office of the General Secretary. With deep emotion, he lit incense to honor Pham Van Dong, a steadfast revolutionary soldier, an outstanding disciple, and a trusted comrade of President Ho Chi Minh.
Pham Van Dong was born on March 1, 1906, in Quang Ngai Province. He was one of the key leaders of Vietnam’s revolution, making significant contributions to the struggle for national liberation, as well as the construction and defense of the country. His lifelong revolutionary activities are closely tied to immense contributions to the Party’s and nation’s revolutionary cause. Notably, he was a model of communist morality and the study and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology and ethics.
The name and legacy of former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong have been inscribed in the glorious history of the Party and the nation, linked with major events of the country. His contributions extend beyond politics, deeply influencing social life.
Lunar New Year Greetings to Former Deputy National Assembly Chairman Dang Quan Thuy
Later that afternoon, General Secretary To Lam visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, former researcher at the Military Training Bureau, General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, former member of the Central Committee, and former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, General Secretary To Lam extended New Year wishes for health, prosperity, and happiness to Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy and his family. He expressed hope that the general would continue to uphold revolutionary ethics, actively encourage his descendants to follow the Party’s policies and State laws, participate in Party building, local governance, and educate younger generations about revolutionary traditions.
Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy, born in 1928 in Nam Dinh Province, served as a National Assembly delegate for the 8th and 9th terms and was elected Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly, also serving as Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee. During the 10th term of the National Assembly, he was elected Deputy Chairman and later became Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Association in late 2002.
With over 60 years of service in the military, National Assembly, and the Vietnam Veterans Association, Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy has made significant contributions to the struggle for national liberation, and the construction and protection of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Regardless of conditions or circumstances, he has remained steadfast, loyal to the Party, the nation, and the people.
Conclusion
General Secretary To Lam’s tribute to former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong and Lunar New Year greetings to Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy not only express deep gratitude to these outstanding leaders but also affirm the spirit of unity, inheritance, and promotion of the nation’s valuable traditions. This is an opportunity for every Vietnamese citizen to reflect on historical values and continue striving for the sustainable development of the country.
To learn more about the contributions of past leaders, readers can explore historical documents or refer to information from mainstream media.
References
- Dân Trí – General Secretary To Lam Pays Tribute to Former PM Pham Van Dong
- Historical materials on former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong.
- Summary report on the activities of Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy.
