1954 Geneva Agreement – a victory of Vietnam’s revolutionary diplomacy
The Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam signed on July 21, 1954 is a victory of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the country’s revolutionary diplomacy, General Director of the Khaosan Pathet Lao (KPL - Lao News Agency) Khampheuy Philapha told the Vietnam News Agency.
General Director of the Khaosan Pathet Lao (KPL - Lao News Agency) Khampheuy Philapha (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam signed on July 21, 1954 is a victory of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the country’s revolutionary diplomacy, General Director of the Khaosan Pathet Lao (KPL - Lao News Agency) Khampheuy Philapha told the Vietnam News Agency.
The Lao news agency leader affirmed that the agreement held historic significance to the whole Indochina as it forced the old-style colonialism to end the war in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
He highlighted that it is also an important historic milestone in the three countries’ struggles for national peace and independence, describing the Geneva agreement as a great victory of the patriotism and righteous revolutionary path of the Indochinese Communist Party (ICP).
He went on to say that the agreement demonstrates the smart and flexible diplomatic struggle, brave sacrifice, and solidarity within and outside the ICP.
After the Geneva Conference opened on May 8, the Vietnamese delegation carried out various international diplomatic activities alongside the diplomatic fight on the negotiating table, he said, adding Vietnam joined hands with countries, held press briefings, and had meetings with hundreds of social organisations and political communities to show its spirit of amity and resolve to fight against the invaders.
Vietnam’s stance garnered the support of the international community, forcing the colonial government to adopt a comprehensive settlement plan for Vietnam and the other two Indochinese nations.
In a statement following the conclusion of the Geneva Conference on July 22, 1954, President Ho Chi Minh announced that: “The Geneva Conference has concluded, and Vietnam’s diplomacy has achieved a great victory.”
Khampheuy Philapha stressed that with the conference, for the first time in history, the fundamental right♈s of the three Indochinese countries, including national independence, sovereignty,♎ unity and territorial integrity, were recognised by global powers./.
Seventy years ago, the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam was signed, opening up a new chapter in the country’s struggle for national liberation and reunification.
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has affirmed that the Geneva Agreements on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina served as a great source of support for national liberation movements and marked the start of the collapse of colonialism around the world.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
