The victory at Dien Bien Phu on May 7, 1954 was a victory not only for the Vietnamese people, but also for the peoples of Laos and Cambodia, who had allied themselves to fight a common enemy for national liberation, said the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos. General Chansamoun Chanyarat declared. And the Minister of Defense.
Vientiane (VNA) – The victory at Dien Bien Phu on May 7, 1954 was a victory not only for the Vietnamese people, but also for the peoples of Laos and Cambodia, who had allied themselves to fight a common enemy for national liberation, said the Lao vice president. Prime Minister General Chansamoun Chanyarat declared. Minister and Minister of Defense.
In an interview given to the Vietnam News Agency in Vientiane to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory, the official said that the victory eradicated the aggressive will of old colonialism and forced the French government to end the 1954 Geneva Conventions. He said that he was forced to sign the petition. The Indochina War and the restoration of peace, and the recognition of the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
During the Dien Bien Phu operation, the Lao side not only created favorable conditions for the Vietnamese side, but also the Lao armed forces operating in the north cooperated to attack French forces in the border areas of the two countries and within Lao territory, and Contributed. Victory for Dien Bien Phu.
For Laos, this victory is significant for the special unity and fighting alliance between Laos and Vietnam, and is also the result of coordination and mutual support to defeat a common enemy.
After the Geneva Accords, a new style of imperialism entered to replace the old style of colonialism by invading Laos and Vietnam. Vietnamese volunteers and professionals continued to unite, standing shoulder to shoulder with Laotian officers, soldiers, and people to fight and defeat the invasion ambitions of the imperialists and their henchmen, during operations in Luang Namtha Province (1962) and Nan Bac Province (1968). won many victories. ), Meuang Soui, Kukiet and Lam Son 719 (1971), and Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars.
In order to support Vietnamese soldiers in their historic mission of southern liberation and national unification, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the Lao Patriotic Front Central Committee also announced plans to open the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos to transport personnel and troops. created favorable conditions. Mr. Chansamone Chanyarath said that he had provided supplies for many years, thereby making an important contribution to the common victory of the peoples of Laos and Vietnam.
On April 30, 1975, southern Vietnam was completely liberated. In conjunction with the victory of the Vietnamese people, Laos launched an uprising movement to seize power nationwide on August 23, 1975, abolishing the former monarchy and establishing the Lao People’s Democratic Party on December 2, 1975. A new republican government was established.
The Lao Deputy Prime Minister went on to say that against the backdrop of complex and unpredictable changes in the international and regional situation, the two countries need to strengthen and deepen their great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
He added that in order for younger and future generations to continue to maintain, nurture and promote this relationship, there is a need to maintain education to deeply understand the history of this long-standing relationship.