French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his delegation listen intently to a historical overview of Hill A1, a significant site in the First Indochina War.

Minister Lecornu examines the weapons used during the historic Dien Bien Phu Campaign, a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s history.

A heartwarming moment as 12-year-old Ngo Tuong Minh sings “Hello Vietnam” and presents the Vietnamese flag to a French veteran, honoring the shared history of the two nations.

Minister Lecornu walks through the trenches surrounding the De Castries bunker, a testament to the resilience of those who fought in the war.

Inside the De Castries bunker, Minister Lecornu gains a deeper understanding of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, a pivotal moment in the First Indochina War.

Minister Lecornu’s visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 70th-anniversary ceremony of the Dien Bien Phu victory demonstrate the strong bonds and shared desire for partnership between France and Vietnam.
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The underground bunker is located west of the Department of Operations, the General Staff of the Vietnam’s People Army in the imperial citadel of Thang Long in downtown Hanoi. It played an important role in the American war, especially during the 12 days and nights of the Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu air battle 40 years ago. Recently, the bunker was restored by the Thang Long Heritage Preservation Centre and was officially opened to tourists.

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A range of patriotic displays can be seen throughout the capital, including colourful national flags, flowers, and numerous slogans to mark the 45th anniversary since the liberation of the south along with national reunification.

Dien Bien: Changes in Muong Thanh valley

66 years after the glorious Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2020), the Muong Thanh valley, onced a fierce battlefield with the sacrifices of many heroic people, is gradually reviving and changing day by day. The lives of the ethnic minorities in the Northwest are improving.

Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland celebrates National Day

NDO – The Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland organised an art programme praising the country and President Ho Chi Minh on September 9, as part of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945).

Che Can Village, an intriguing destination of Dien Bien

More than 30km from Dien Bien Phu City, Che Can Village features many cultural values of ancient Thai ethnic people and is an attractive community tourism destination for those who visit the northwestern province of Dien Bien.