| A photo exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory opened at the Lao People's Army Museum in Vientiane on May 6. The exhibition was part of activities to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu Victory that contributed to shattering French colonial ambitions, compelling France to sign the Geneva Accords ending the Indochina War and acknowledging the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Lieutenant General Vongkham Phommakone, Deputy Minister of Defense of Laos, underscored the significance of the Dien Bien Phu Victory in Vietnam's struggle against foreign aggression. The victory at Dien Bien Phu stands as Vietnam's most glorious triumph in the struggle against foreign invaders, recorded not just in Vietnam's national and global history of the 20th century, but also deeply remembered by people worldwide. Lao media outlets such as Pasaxon and the Lao News Agency have praised the historic event, reflecting on lessons learned from Dien Bien Phu and highlighting its role as a guiding principle in the revolution. The commemoration of the Dien Bien Phu Victory serves as a reminder of how a nation, despite economic limitations and military challenges, can triumph over a superior adversary through the mobilization of its people's armed forces./. |
